Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Bristol is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales and expand their Freight Forwarding sector. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in business development, excellent sales skills, and experience in the freight forwarding industry. This role offers a competitive salary of around £80k and various benefits, including flexible working and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Business Development in freight forwarding.
• Experience generating new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales.
• Implement sales strategies to develop target accounts.
• Exceed new business sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams for sales opportunities.
• Represent the organisation at expos.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship management

Business Development

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Bristol
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 Bristol 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 maximise sales opportunities and deliver exceptional customer service
• Represent the organisation 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 strategiesProficiency in reporting processes and CRM systems