Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the logistics sector is seeking a Business Development Manager in Essex to identify new business opportunities and implement sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in freight forwarding and excellent sales skills. This position offers a competitive salary of around £60k plus commission and benefits like a car allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of Business Development in freight forwarding.
• Experience in generating new business opportunities.
• Proficiency with reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
• Implement sales strategies to develop target accounts.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Essex
Salary: Circa 60k (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role in the Essex area? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector within the UK. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business.

Established and tenacious Operators and Account Managers, with relevant freight experience, who are looking to progress their career in Sales will be considered.

Package Benefits

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
• Commission Scheme.
• Car Allowance/Company Car.
• Work Laptop and Phone.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Funded Health Care Package.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills and relationship management
• Implement sales strategies to develop short-term and long-term target accounts
• Exceed new business sales targets, including revenue and gross profit
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise sales opportunities and deliver exceptional customer service
• Represent the organisation at expos and within the local/regional community

Key Requirements

• Proven track record of Business Development within various sectors in freight forwarding and logistics
• Experience in generating new business opportunities and implementing sales strategies
• Proficiency in reporting processes and CRM systems
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills

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

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.