Business Development Manager : Freight Forwarding

TipTopJob; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Company mobile phone

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a logistics solutions client in Essex to drive import sea freight sales. You will proactively identify new business, meet clients in person, and manage a structured sales activity schedule, acting as an ambassador for the brand.

You'll engage with potential customers, tailor presentations, and build long-term relationships to maximise revenue.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales in forwarding/logistics with import FCL.
• Strong knowledge of transport and worldwide logistics.
• Willingness to travel UK.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business.
• Promote import sea freight services to prospective clients.
• Engage with potential clients via in-person meetings, phone calls, and networking events.
• Develop tailored presentations and proposals for clients.
• Manage your own sales appointments and maintain a structured schedule.
• Attend sales meetings and provide regular sales performance reports.
• Create visit reports using the company CRM system.
• Achieve KPIs relating to profit, sales activity and client visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to maximise revenue.

Skills

Import freight sales

New business development

Negotiation

Client relationship

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Salary: Up to A GBP 50,000 + Commission + Car

Location: Essex

Start: ASAP

On behalf of our logistics solutions client, we are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join their growing team focusing on selling import sea:freight services.

What Youll Do

A typical day will involve proactively seeking opportunities of further growth through new and retained business. You will engage with potential clients, hold in person meetings, phone calls and networking events. Acting as an ambassador for the business both in your interaction with customers and prospective customers.

• Identify and secure new business.
• Promote our import sea freight services to prospective clients.
• Engage with potential clients via in:person meetings, phone calls, and networking events.
• Develop tailored presentations and proposals clients.
• Manage your own sales appointments and maintain a structured schedule.
• Attend sales meetings and provide regular sales performance reports.
• Create visit reports using the company CRM system.
• Achieve key performance indicators relating to profit generation, sales activity and client visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.

What You Need

Were keen to speak to sales professionals with 3+ years of experience within the forwarding/logistics sector, specifically with a track record selling import FCL services.

• Strong knowledge of transport and worldwide logistics.
• A proactive, strategic approach to business development
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK as needed.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and phone skills.
• Self:motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Commission scheme linked to performance.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company mobile phone.
• Private medical insurance after a qualifying period.

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Red Recruit specialise in Shipping, Freight and Logistics, Removals and Storage, Relocations and Fine Art recruitment, with opportunities across all levels. Not all roles are advertised.

Keywords / alternative titles: Freight Forwarding Sales, Business Development Executive, BDM, Freight Sales, Field Sales, Freight Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Sales Consultant, Transport Sales Consultant, Freight Sales Coordinator, BDM / Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales, Field Sales, B2B.