Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

White Recruitment Construction; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance their Freight Forwarding sector. This role requires strong sales experience and knowledge of Air and Ocean Freight. The successful candidate will develop client relationships and generate new business, with a focus on excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working – managing own diary and week

Car Allowance

Commission scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

On-site Parking for the Office

Excellent training programme

Opportunities and encouragement for progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales for a UK based Freight Forwarder.
• Knowledge and experience with Air and/or Ocean Freight is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients.
• Generate and follow up sales leads to obtain new business.
• Promote the business to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
• Provide accurate information for efficient administration.
• Stay updated on market developments and competitors.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales Experience

Air Freight

Ocean Freight

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: Felixstowe, UK
Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance

My client is looking for a results driven, Business Development Manager to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector. The right candidate will be a sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder looking to make their next step in their career. Knowledge and experience with Air and/or Ocean Freight is essential.

Benefits

• Flexible working – managing own diary and week
• Car Allowance.
• Commission scheme
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• On-site Parking for the Office.
• Excellent training programme.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent customer service.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
• Promote the business to new and existing clients to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
• Provide accurate information to internal operations staff in order that all relevant administration can be completed efficiently.
• Be up-to-date on current developments in the market and information on competitors.

Requirements

• Freight Forwarding Sales Experience.
• Air Freight/Ocean Freight experience.
• Experience working for a freight forwarding company

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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