Business Development Manager - Freight

Spring Supply Chain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the freight forwarding sector is seeking a Business Development Manager in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage existing clients and generate new business while having access to international travel and competitive commission structures. With a supportive environment and training on unfamiliar modes, this position suits both experienced professionals and those transitioning from operations to sales.

Benefits

Highly competitive commission scheme

Car or Car Allowance

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

International travel opportunities

Training on modes of freight

Qualifications

• Experience working at a Freight Forwarder.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to seek out new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities.
• Account manage existing clients and increase spend.
• Promote Air, Road and Sea services.

Skills

Knowledge of Air, Sea or Road Freight

Strong relationship building skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We're looking for a Business Development Manager for a Freight Forwarder based in Manchester. This role would suit someone with an existing portfolio or someone who wants to move from Operations to Sales.

The role is working for an established company who have a good reputation and competitive margins. They have a longstanding operations team so you can be sure that customers are well looked after.

The company have global connections so international travel is part of the role. You might attend a trade show in Dubai or meet with customers in Thailand a couple of times a year.

Main duties to include:

• Generate new business opportunities
• Account manage existing clients and increase spend
• Promote Air, Road and Sea services
• Meet with customers face to face
• Generate proposals and quotations
• Represent the company in a professional way at all times

We are looking for:

• Knowledge of Air, Sea or Road Freight
• Experience of working at a Freight Forwarder
• Someone who seeks out new business opportunities
• Strong relationship building skills
• Commercial awareness as there are no targets for this role
• Full UK Driving Licence

In return you can expect:

• A salary which is representative of your book of business - no ceiling
• A highly competitive commission scheme or the opportunity to discuss your own scheme
• Supportive company that gives time to their BDMs
• Car or Car Allowance, whichever you prefer
• Training on modes you might not be as familiar with
• International travel
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this role, apply today and submit your CV