Business Development Manager - Air and Sea

WR Logistics; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car benefit

Exceptional commission

Autonomy to build your own portfolio

Job summary

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new Air & Sea freight sales and to build your own customer portfolio with genuine autonomy.

The role offers 45,000-55,000 base salary, a car benefit and exceptional commission potential, with an initial arrangement of 2 days per week in the Manchester office and increasing flexibility as you grow. The ideal candidate will have proven Air & Sea freight forwarding experience and a strong hunter mentality.

Qualifications

• Air & Sea freight forwarding experience
• Strong new business / freight sales background
• Hunter mentality and commercial drive
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Motivated by winning new business and building long-term relationships
• Operations professionals who have moved into sales are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Build and grow your own customer portfolio
• Operate with autonomy and be heavily rewarded for performance
• Develop new business and expand existing accounts
• Collaborate with operations to ensure service excellence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Air & Sea

Manchester 45,000 - 55,000 Basic + Car Benefit + Exceptional Commission

Are you an ambitious Air & Sea freight sales professional looking for genuine autonomy, uncapped earning potential and the opportunity to build your own customer portfolio?

We're working with a well-established and growing international freight business looking for a Business Development Manager to join its Manchester operation.

What's on offer?

• 45,000 - 55,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Car benefit
• Exceptional commission potential with staggered, generous targets to allow people to develop and grow
• Initially 2 days per week in the Manchester office
• Greater flexibility and autonomy once established
• Opportunity to build your own customer portfolio
• Strong operational and commercial support

About you

• Proven Air & Sea freight forwardingexperience
• Strong new business / freight sales background
• Genuine hunter mentality and commercial drive
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Motivated by winning new business and building long-term relationships
• Operations professionals who have successfully moved into sales are encouraged to apply

Road-only freight experience will not be suitable.

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven BDM who wants to build something of their own, have genuine autonomy and be heavily rewarded for performance.