Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in freight and logistics is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive new business growth in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values staff retention and development. You will be responsible for generating new business, managing customer inquiries, and identifying opportunities for growth. With remote and hybrid working options, along with a generous annual leave policy, this position is perfect for a motivated self-starter who thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere. If you are passionate about customer service and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Remote/Hybrid working available

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to generate new business through cold calling and customer engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and a drive for excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with financial targets via cold calling.
• Manage customer enquiries and devise Forwarding solutions.

Skills

Self-starter

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Telephone manner

Monitoring shipments

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding, Birmingham

Client:

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

Leading Global Freight and Logistics Company who are looking for either a Business Development Manager or Freight Account Manager, lots of progression and a company that has an excellent reputation for staff retention and development!

Offer

• Monday to Friday 0830hrs - 1630hrs
• Remote/ Hybrid working available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets via cold calling.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services.

Skills

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and can adapt to various situations.
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Highly organised with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong team player.
• Good telephone manner.
• Monitoring shipments.

If you would like to find out more please get in touch with me as soon as possible on 0117 422 4910.