Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm seeks a results-driven Business Development Manager to manage their diary flexibly and pursue new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in freight forwarding and will implement effective sales strategies. Key benefits include a competitive commission scheme, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth. This role based in Egham offers a package designed to foster both personal and business development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within freight forwarding.
• Experience in generating new business and implementing sales strategies.
• Proficiency in reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new business through effective sales.
• Implement sales strategies for target accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales.
• Represent the organization at expos and community events.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship management

Business Development

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Feltham

OTE Salary: Circa 80k (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role in the Feltham area? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector within the UK. 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.

Package Benefits

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
• Commission Scheme.
• Car Allowance/Company Car.
• Work Laptop and Phone.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Funded Health Care Package.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills and relationship management
• Implement sales strategies to develop short-term and long-term target accountsExceed new business sales targets, including revenue and gross profit
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales opportunities and deliver exceptional customer service
• Represent the organization at expos and within the local/regional community

Key Requirements

• Proven track record of Business Development within various sectors in freight forwarding and logistics
• Experience in generating new business opportunities and implementing sales strategies
• Proficiency in reporting processes and CRM systems

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy