Business Development Manager - Air and Sea Freight

WR Logistics; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Essex seeks a Business Development Manager for Air and Sea Freight. The role involves expanding operations across the UK, requiring proven sales and business development experience in Freight Forwarding. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in Air and Ocean Freight solutions and manage their own diary. Excellent benefits including commission and car allowance are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

33 Days Holiday

Long Service Bonus

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Clear career growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients.
• Generate and follow up sales leads for new business.
• Promote and expand Air and Ocean Freight services.

Skills

Sales skills

Client relationship management

Knowledge of Air Freight

Knowledge of Ocean Freight

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
• Clear career growth and development opportunities

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.

WR Logistics are the 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.