EU Road Freight Forwarder – Hybrid – £26-36k

About the role

We are looking for an EU Road Freight Forwarder to join our Salford office. The role blends operations, sales and account management, offering a hybrid working pattern and a clear development pathway within a growing international logistics company.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of customers and carriers.
• Coordinate daily transport operations and shipment execution.
• Build strong relationships with customers, carriers and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and increase account value.
• Negotiate rates and manage transactional sales activities.
• Monitor transport performance and provide proactive customer updates.
• Support business reviews through data analysis and performance reporting.
• Drive efficiency, profitability and service improvements across customer supply chains.

Required profile

• 2+ years experience in logistics, freight forwarding, account management or a commercial role.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercial mindset focused on growth and profitability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Additional European language skills are advantageous.
• Ambitious, energetic and eager to learn and develop.

Required skills

What we offer

• £26,000‑£36,000 basic salary (DOE).
• Hybrid working – one day per week from home.
• Fantastic progression opportunities.
• Permanent, full‑time contract.
• Various perks and benefits.