Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding

Caledonia Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a New Business BDM to join their team in Bolton. This role involves driving growth of the business in the freight forwarding industry, generating leads, and maintaining relationships with customers. Candidates must have prior sales experience in the freight forwarding sector and strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of up to £60k base plus commission and benefits, with hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Car allowance

Commission structure

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within the freight forwarding industry.
• Ability to drive business growth and generate leads.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth of the business to new customers.
• Generating new leads and maintaining a healthy pipeline.
• Effectively communicating with potential new customers.

Skills

Sales experience in freight forwarding

Strong communication skills

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job Description

Must have Sales experience within FREIGHT FORWARDING industry.

Manchester

Hybrid - 1 day in office per week where needed.

Salary: up to £60k base (Inclusive of Car Allowance) + Commission ( OTE £100k+ ) & Benefits

Our client is a well- respected Freight Global Forwarding Company with Complete Global Coverage. Due to their continued expansion, they are looking for a New Business BDM to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Driving growthof the business to new customers
• Generating new leads and maintaining a healthy pipeline
• Effectively communicate with potential new customers to drive both continued revenue, profit growth and increased engagement
• A proven ability to put the customers requirements at the heart of what we do, striving to deliver high quality customer service at all times
• Build and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with customers and suppliers, quickly addressing their needs and ensuring any issues and challenges are resolved swiftly
• Communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of organisations
• Negotiating and finalising contracts with prospective customers
• Visiting customer/potential customers to promote the company services
• Understanding and promoting the company strategy
• Establishing key contacts, relationships and connections across the wider sector
• Developing a deep understanding o...