Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm in Leeds is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the freight forwarding sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in freight forwarding sales, with a strong background in air and ocean freight. This role offers competitive benefits including flexible working and a car allowance, as well as opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Flexible working

Car Allowance

Commission scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

On-site Parking

Excellent training programme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager in freight forwarding.
• Understanding of and experience in air and ocean freight.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales

Air Freight

Ocean Freight

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

Location: Leeds

Salary: £80k OTE

My client is looking for a results driven, Business Development Manager to help grow their business and 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. Knowledge and experience with Air and/or Ocean Freight is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent customer service.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
• Promote the business to new and existing clients to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
• Provide accurate information to internal operations staff in order that all relevant administration can be completed efficiently.
• Be up-to-date on current developments in the market and information on competitors.

Requirements

• Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
• Air Freight/Ocean Freight experience.
• Experience working for a freight forwarding company

Package Benefits

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week
• Car Allowance.
• Commission scheme
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• On-site Parking for the Office.
• Excellent training programme.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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