Business Development Manager

Red Recruit Global; Essex; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Company car

Company phone

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Red Recruit Global is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth in freight forwarding, with a strong emphasis on import sea-freight services. The role involves building new client relationships, presenting tailored solutions, and traveling across the UK to secure opportunities.

You will manage your sales pipeline, conduct in-person meetings and calls, and work towards clear KPIs while benefiting from a commission scheme and a company car.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in forwarding/logistics.
• Track record selling import FCL services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business.
• Promote import sea freight services to clients.
• Engage with clients through meetings, calls and events.
• Develop presentations and proposals for clients.
• Manage sales appointments and maintain a schedule.
• Attend sales meetings and provide performance reports.
• Create visit reports using the CRM system.
• Meet KPIs for profit, activity and visits.
• Build relationships with key clients to maximise revenue.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Networking

Job description

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Commission + Car

Start: ASAP

On behalf of our logistics solutions client, we are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join their growing team focusing on selling import sea-freight services.

What you’ll do:

A typical day will involve proactively seeking opportunities of further growth through new and retained business. You will engage with potential clients, hold in person meetings, phone calls and networking events. Acting as an ambassador for the business both in your interaction with customers and prospective customers.

• Identify and secure new business.
• Promote our import sea freight services to prospective clients.
• Engage with potential clients via in-person meetings, phone calls, and networking events.
• Develop tailored presentations and proposals clients.
• Manage your own sales appointments and maintain a structured schedule.
• Attend sales meetings and provide regular sales performance reports.
• Create visit reports using the company CRM system.
• Achieve key performance indicators relating to profit generation, sales activity and client visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.

What you need:

We’re keen to speak to sales professionals with 3+ years of experience within the forwarding/logistics sector, specifically with a track record selling import FCL services.

• Strong knowledge of transport and worldwide logistics.
• A proactive, strategic approach to business development
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK as needed.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and phone skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Why you’ll love this role:Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Commission scheme linked to performance.
• Company mobile phone.
• Private medical insurance after a qualifying period.

• Keywords / alternative titles: Freight Forwarding Sales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Freight Sales, Field Sales, Freight Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Sales Consultant, Transport Sales Consultant, Freight Sales Coordinator, BDM / Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales, Field Sales, B2B.