Our Client requires an experienced Account Manager to deal with a ‘blue chip’ account.

Familiarity with SOPs etc

Acting as the go between for air/road and sea for a major retail account. Involved with tracking systems etc.

Account Manager role within SCM

Background in large, multi-modal logistics provider (or retail side with experience of freight forwarders/logistics providers)

Experience in managing one (or more) blue chip or retail account.

Experience in implementing and operating IT based tracking solutions including bespoke development and systems integration/customisation etc.

Must be familiar and comfortable in running meetings with all levels of management present (directors, managers, co-ordinators, customers, etc.)

Ability to prepare and carry out presentations to prospective clients and/or run training/education workshops

Knowledge of either or both of the following:

a. UK Imports Process (imports, logistics and distribution)
b. Origin Management (“PO” tracking, sea and air consolidation, shipping, documentation, etc.)

Must have systems knowledge, in particular tracking systems' Implementation.

Management training and/or graduate education
Skills in data analysis tools (MS Excel, etc.)
Skills in Project Management
Must be able to use car / travel UK / overseas, etc.