Business Development Manager - Air And Sea Freight

WR Logistics; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth in their Air and Sea Freight operations. The successful candidate will be experienced in Freight Forwarding, have a proven sales track record, and be skilled in managing client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus commission, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working - manage your own diary

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

33 Days Holiday

Long Service Bonus

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Qualifications

• Proven Sales / Business Development Management experience within Freight Forwarding is essential.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Air Freight and Ocean Freight Forwarding is essential.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients.
• Generate and follow up sales leads to secure new business.
• Drive company growth by promoting Air and Ocean Freight services.

Skills

Sales experience in Freight Forwarding

Knowledge of Air Freight

Knowledge of Ocean Freight

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Business Development Manager - Air and Sea Freight

Location: Essex

Salary: up to £60,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

My client is offering an excellent package to help expand their Air and Sea Freight Forwarding operations across the UK. The ideal candidate will be a proven, established salesperson with a strong track record in UK-based Freight Forwarding or Shipping Lines. You'll have the skills, knowledge, and contacts to win and grow accounts, with particular experience in Air and Ocean Freight solutions.

Package Benefits

• Flexible working - manage your own diary and week
• Uncapped Commission Scheme
• Car Allowance/Company Car
• 33 Days Holiday
• Long Service Bonus
• Work Laptop and Phone
• Company Pension Scheme
• Funded Health Care Package

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with new and existing clients, offering tailored Air and Sea Freight forwarding services.
• Generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and current customers to secure new business at a profitable margin.
• Drive company growth by promoting and expanding both Air and Ocean Freight services to new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Proven Sales / Business Development Management experience within Freight Forwarding is essential.
• Background working for a Freight Forwarder or Shipping Line.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Air Freight and Ocean Freight Forwarding is essential.
• Previous operational experience within Air or Ocean Freight is desirable but not required.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

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