Business Development Manager

White Recruitment; London; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in Freight Forwarding to join their remote team. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the growth of the business and requires expertise in cultivating sales leads and managing operational transitions. With a flexible work-from-home arrangement and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for a motivated professional looking to advance their career in logistics.

Benefits

Comprehensive Private health care scheme

Remote work setup with equipment provided

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunities for professional progression

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience as Business Development Manager, Branch Manager, or Sales Account Manager in Freight Forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of the Freight Forwarding sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire sales cycle ensuring seamless transition into operations.
• Initiate new sales prospects through various channels.
• Lead marketing initiatives on social media platforms.

Skills

Sales Prospecting

Lead Nurturing

Market Initiatives

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Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding) – Remote

Our client, a global logistics provider with a real dedication to delivering top tier service to their valued clients are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing team.

You will be part of a thriving and dynamic company that offers flexibility to work from home & an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the business by cultivating and overseeing new business ventures.

Work hours: Monday-Friday. Work from home. Remote position.

• Salary to £50,
• Access to a comprehensive Private health care scheme
• Remote work setup- With all equipment provided by the company
• Fantastic opportunities to progress
• 25 Days annual leave – In addition to Bank Holidays
• Social events throughout the year

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture leads- You will oversee the entire sales cycle to ensure seamless transition into operations.
• Initiating & seeking out new sales prospects through various channels (cold calls, emails, social media)
• The point of contact for spontaneous enquiries and generating quotations.
• Arrange productive business meetings to organise logistical requirements
• Lead & execute marketing initiatives on various social media platforms.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience as a Business Development Manager (BDM) or Branch Manager, Sales account manager within the Freight Forwarding industry – essential
• Must have worked for a freight forwarder with excellent knowledge of the sector

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

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