Business Development Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm located in Egham is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in Freight Forwarding. The role involves identifying new business opportunities and implementing sales strategies within the UK market. The successful candidate will have a proven sales background in freight forwarding. An attractive salary package including flexible working, commission scheme, and opportunities for growth will be offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Business Development in freight forwarding and logistics.
• Experience in generating new business opportunities.
• Strong proficiency in reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills.
• Implement sales strategies to develop target accounts.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy Implementation

Customer Relationship Management

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 accounts
• Exceed 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