Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the City of London is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for Freight Forwarding. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus a 10% commission on account lifetime. The ideal candidate should have proven sales experience, particularly in Freight Forwarding, and a full UK driving license. Flexible working arrangements are available, promoting a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Uncapped commission scheme

Car allowance/company car

Company laptop and phone

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Business Development Manager or Sales Manager in Freight Forwarding.
• Ability to generate business and maintain client relationships.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships.
• Generate and follow up sales leads.
• Promote the business to new and existing clients.

Skills

Sales

Freight Forwarding

Account Management

Client Relations

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: City of London, UK (UK Wide Remote Working Option)

Salary: up to £70,000 (DOE) + 10% Commission (Lifetime of Account) · Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am-5:30pm

Are you a results driven, sales hungry, Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager or Sales Manager, looking for a new role in the heart of London? This role could be right for you!

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business in the Freight Forwarding sector. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business with knowledge and experience with Road and Ocean/Sea Freight.

Benefits

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
• Fantastic uncapped commission scheme (10% for the lifetime of the account).
• Car allowance/company car.
• Company laptop and phone.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent freight forwarding services.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
• Be the forefront of the company's development by promoting the business to new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Freight Forwarding Sales/Account Management/Business Development Manager experience.
• Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
• Ability to bring business would be advantageous.
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

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