Road Freight Operations Account Manager

Road Freight Operations Coordinator Salary: £27,000-£35,000 + Financial KPI Incentives Location: Wythenshawe Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days from home once fully trained Are you a road freight operator who enjoys being involved in the whole shipment, rather than just one part of the process? We're working with an award-winning, employee-owned freight forwarding group that is continuing to grow its road freight operation. They're looking for an experienced Road Freight Operator / Road Freight Coordinator who understands the full shipment lifecycle - from initial quotation through to final delivery - and enjoys working in a busy, commercially focused environment. This is a hands-on role within a growing team, so it would suit someone who is energetic, commercially aware and enjoys taking ownership rather than simply processing shipments. What will you be doing? You'll take responsibility for the full operational lifecycle of road freight movements, including: Managing import and export road freight shipments from quotation through to delivery Arranging and coordinating groupage, LTL and FTL movements Working with subcontractors and transport partners to secure the right solutions Monitoring shipments and proactively dealing with any issues or delays Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout the shipment lifecycle Preparing quotations and identifying commercially viable solutions What are we looking for? The key requirement is genuine road freight forwarding experience. Ideally, you'll have experience across both imports and exports, with a good understanding of: Groupage / LTL / FTL Subcontracting and carrier management Road freight quotations Shipment monitoring and tracking Customs and cross-border movements End-to-end freight forwarding operationsWhat's on offer? You'll be joining an employee-owned freight forwarding group, giving you the opportunity to develop your career within an established business that is continuing to grow. The salary is £27,000-£33,000, with flexibility up to £35,000 for the right experience. There is also a financial KPI incentive scheme available, providing an additional opportunity to earn on top of your basic salary when certain performance targets are achieved. The incentives are an added benefit rather than a requirement to be successful in the role - they're there to reward strong performance and give you the opportunity to increase your earnings. WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy