Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Reading; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the ocean freight sector. The fully remote position offers upto £55,000 salary plus commission and benefits. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in freight forwarding, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Uncapped commission scheme

Car allowance or company car

33 days holidays

Long service bonus

Company laptop and phone

Pension scheme

Funded healthcare package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development within freight forwarding.
• Experience with ocean freight operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads to secure new business.
• Promote the company's deep sea trade services.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Client Relationships

Ocean Freight Knowledge

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Location: UK (Fully Remote)

Salary: up to £55,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car

Location: UK (Fully Remote)

Salary: up to £55,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight/shipping sales and business development manager, looking for a new full remote sales role? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Deep Sea 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 or Shipping Line and have the ability to bring on accounts and business with knowledge and experience with Ocean/Sea Freight.

Package Benefits

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week
• Uncapped Commission Scheme
• Car Allowance/Company Car
• 33 Days Holidays
• Long Service Bonus
• Work Laptop and Phone
• Company Pension Scheme
• Funded Health Care Package
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain e?ective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent ocean freight forwarding services.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable pro?t.
• Be the forefront of the companies' Deep Sea Trade development by promoting the business to new and existing clients.
  
  

Requirements

• Sales / Business Development Management Experience is Essential.
• Experience working for a Freight Forwarder or Shipping Line.
• Knowledge and experience within Ocean Freight Forwarding or Deep Sea Shipping is Essential.
• Previous experience working in Ocean Freight/Deep Sea Shipping Operations is desirable but not essential.
• Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.
  
  

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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