Logistics Operations Account Director
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 30% sure that is the right code. XPO Logistics is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 30% match
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 25% match
- Possible 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution) · 23% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you an experienced logistics leader with a passion for building strong customer relationships and delivering operational excellence?
We're looking for an Account Director to take ownership of a portfolio of strategic transport-focused customer accounts. You'll provide leadership across multiple contracts, acting as the senior point of contact for both our customers and operational teams.
This role is about far more than day-to-day operations. You'll be responsible for developing long-term customer partnerships, ensuring commercial performance, driving continuous improvement and leading teams to deliver exceptional service across your account portfolio.
Pay, Benefits And More
We're looking to offer a competitive salary and benefits package for this role, including company car or car allowance and discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, workplace pension and many other perks.
What You'll Do On a Typical Day
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders, acting as the senior point of contact across your account portfolio
- Lead the strategic account management agenda, ensuring customer satisfaction, retention and growth opportunities are maximised
- Provide leadership and oversight across multiple transport operations, ensuring service, safety and compliance standards are consistently achieved
- Work closely with operational teams to drive performance, continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Lead regular customer reviews, providing insight, performance updates and strategic recommendations
- Ensure contract KPIs, service commitments and financial targets are achieved or exceeded
- Identify opportunities to enhance customer value through innovation, efficiency improvements and wider XPO solutions
- Proven experience managing large, complex logistics or transport contracts at a senior management level
- Strong background in strategic account management and customer relationship leadership
- Experience overseeing multi-site or multi-contract transport operations
- Strong commercial understanding with responsibility for budgets, profitability and contractual performance
- Excellent operational knowledge of transport management, fleet operations and service delivery
- A track record of building trusted relationships with customers at senior stakeholder level
- Experience leading high-performing operational teams through influence and collaboration
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. XPO Logistics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.