Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager in the freight forwarding sector. This position requires experience in sales within a UK-based freight forwarding company, as well as knowledge of air and ocean freight. The successful candidate will build and maintain client relationships, generate business leads, and promote services to enhance business growth. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working opportunities.

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.
• Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight operations.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships with clients.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads.
• Promote the business to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
• Provide accurate information to internal operations.
• Stay updated on market developments and competitors.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales

Air Freight

Ocean Freight

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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

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