Account Manager, Air Freight / Ocean Freight

PaKo Consulting

. Manage existing customers (80%) and acquire new customers (20%) .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMünster • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing customer relationships and acquiring new clients in the international transportation sector, with strong skills in costing, quotation preparation, and negotiation of freight rates. Proficient in both German and English, facilitating effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

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Freight ForwardingSales Experience in International TransportationCosting and Quotation Calculation SkillsFluent GermanVery Good English Skills

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Hard Skills

Quotation PreparationFreight Rate NegotiationAir Freight ManagementOcean Freight ManagementTender Management

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCoordination with Internal Departments

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Training in Freight Forwarding or Logistics

Industry Keywords

International TransportationFreight Forwarding ClerkImport and Export Shipments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage existing customers (80%) and acquire new customers (20%)
Calculate and prepare tailored quotations for air and ocean freight shipments (import and export)
Manage national and international tenders
Source and negotiate freight rates and terms with airlines, shipping lines, agents, and other partners
Coordinate with internal departments and international business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial training in freight forwarding or logistics (freight forwarding clerk) or a comparable qualification
Sales experience in international transportation, with a focus on air freight and ocean freight
Strong costing and quotation calculation skills
Fluent German and very good English skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
38-hour workweek
30 days of annual leave
Flexible working hours
Home office / mobile working
Company car, also available for private use
Fitness club subsidy
Company bicycle leasing program (JobRad)
Company events
Company pension plan and savings benefits
Occupational social counseling
Individual training and professional development opportunities