Business Development Manager : Freight Forwarding

TipTopJob; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

Company mobile phone

Commission scheme

Competitive salary

Job summary

TipTopJob in Essex is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in import sea freight services across the UK. You will identify opportunities, meet clients in person, and represent the company at networking events to generate new business.

The role requires 3+ years in forwarding/logistics, a proactive sales mindset, and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, commission, a company car or car allowance,

Qualifications

• 3+ years in forwarding/logistics sales (import FCL)
• Strong knowledge of transport and worldwide logistics
• Proactive, strategic business development approach

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Promote import sea freight services to prospective clients
• Engage with clients via in-person meetings, calls, and events
• Develop tailored presentations and proposals for clients
• Manage sales appointments and maintain a structured schedule
• Attend sales meetings and provide performance reports
• Create visit reports using the CRM system
• Aim for KPIs related to profit, activity, and client visits
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients to maximise revenue

Skills

Logistics sales

Forwarding knowledge

New business development

Negotiation

Communication

UK travel

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.

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.