Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Freight Forwarding sector. This role requires a proven sales professional with a successful track record in business development within freight forwarding. The successful candidate will manage their own diary, have flexible working hours, and benefit from a competitive salary package including bonuses, a car allowance, and a healthcare package. Opportunity for growth and development is also provided.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Business Development within freight forwarding and logistics.
• Experience in generating new business and implementing sales strategies.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
• Implement sales strategies for target accounts.
• Exceed new business sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams for maximum sales opportunities.
• Represent the organization at expos and in the community.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

CRM Proficiency

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Birmingham

OTE Salary: 70k DOE

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role in the Midlands area? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and 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 and have the ability to bring on accounts and business.

Established and tenacious Operators and Account Managers, with relevant freight experience, who are looking to progress their career in Sales will be considered.

Package Benefits:

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
• Commission Scheme.
• Car Allowance/Company Car.
• Work Laptop and Phone.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Funded Health Care Package.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills and relationship management
• Implement sales strategies to develop short-term and long-term target accounts
• Exceed new business sales targets, including revenue and gross profit
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales opportunities and deliver exceptional customer service
• Represent the organization at expos and within the local/regional community

Key Requirements

• Proven track record of Business Development within various sectors in freight forwarding and logistics
• Experience in generating new business opportunities and implementing sales strategies
• Proficiency in reporting processes and CRM systems
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills