Business Development Manager

FORGE; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of their Newcastle upon Tyne office. You'll leverage your background in freight forwarding to identify new clients and enhance existing relationships, all while enjoying a friendly work environment and a robust commission structure.

Benefits

10% uncapped commission on new accounts

Company mobile phone

Car allowance or Company Car

25 days holiday plus Bank and Public Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory health cash plan scheme

Referral bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Unlimited free tea and coffee

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Experience in sales role within freight forwarding/logistics.
• Understanding of transport and worldwide logistics.
• Strong resilience and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support business growth by sourcing new customers.
• Ensure clear profit margins on all accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Detail Orientation

Analytical Mindset

Job description

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

About Us

The Freight Forwarder is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the UK.

• 15 offices across the UK and Europe
• 250+ global network locations
• 160 team members delivering expert road, sea, and air freight solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support our LOCATION office with its commercial needs.

We are looking for someone with experience in Business Development Management in the freight forwarding industry who can start making an impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable road, sea, air & courier freight customers, as well as looking for customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements.
• Identifying and converting potential opportunities, new clients, and markets along with additional ways to serve our existing clients better.
• Supporting the operations team with their account management ensuring a personable and tailored service delivery to all the clients you have brought on to the company.
• Ensuring we have clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximising these wherever possible.
• Travelling to meet with potential and existing customers.

What We Offer

• Negotiable salary depending on experience.
• 10% of GP uncapped commission scheme on all new accounts brought on to the company (after base target met).
• Company mobile phone.
• Car allowance or Company Car.
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Contributory health cash plan scheme.
• Long service reward scheme.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Members Assistant Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A very sociable and friendly environment (we don't take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone!).
• Casual dress code.
• Unlimited free tea and coffee, with always cake and biscuits!

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organization, with a proven track record of success in Air, Sea, or Road sales.
• Good understanding of transport and worldwide logistics.
• Strong resilience and positivity, especially in challenging situations.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player.
• The ability to stay self-motivated.
• High attention to detail.
• Accountability to yourself and others.
• Analytical and ambitious mindset.
• High IT literacy skills.

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.