Business Development Manager

ASR Forwarding Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and build client relationships within the freight forwarding sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development in the logistics industry, strong knowledge of ocean and air freight, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a growing company

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of ocean and air freight; experience in road freight is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, win new business, and achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales targets and company objectives.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across ocean, air, and road freight.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Job description

Overview

Your Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong client relationships within the freight forwarding sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales targets and company objectives
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across ocean, air, and road freight
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities
• Prepare and present tailored proposals to clients
• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Represent ASR Forwarding at industry events and networking opportunities

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within the freight forwarding or logistics industry
• Strong knowledge of ocean and air freight; experience in road freight is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, win new business, and achieve sales targets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and results-driven

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing, international logistics company
• Supportive and dynamic team environment