Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving logistics team as a Business Development Manager in Tilbury. This role involves driving business growth in sea, air, and road freight sales, with responsibilities including lead generation, client negotiations, and industry research. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a good understanding of the global freight industry.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience selling sea, air, and road freight.
• Strong track record in sales and business development.
• Good knowledge of the global freight and forwarding industry.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing business leads and generating new sales opportunities.
• Building relationships with clients and negotiating profitable deals.
• Conducting market research and collaborating with teams.

Skills

Sales Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

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Business Development Manager – Tilbury, Essex

Join a thriving logistics team in Tilbury, Essex as a proactive Business Development Manager, specialising in sea, air, and road freight sales.

This role is perfect for a dynamic individual with a solid knowledge of the global freight industry and a passion for driving business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Proactively sourcing your own business leads and following up on leads from Sales and Operations teams.
• Generating new sales opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for both imports and exports.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Negotiating contracts and pricing effectively to secure profitable deals.
• Conducting market research to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and service delivery.
• Attending client meetings and field visits to promote services and close sales.
• Maintaining accurate records of sales activities and client interactions using Microsoft Office tools.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
• Bringing in transferable business where possible to enhance company growth.
• Working flexibly both in-office and in the field as required.
• Adapting to industry changes and contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least two years’ experience selling sea, air, and road freight in a forwarding environment.
• Strong sales and business development skills with a proven track record.
• Good overall knowledge of the global freight and forwarding industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Friendly, confident, and collaborative team player.
• Excellent English and Maths skills.
• Ability to bring in transferable business is a distinct advantage.

Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.