Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Felixstowe is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the Freight Forwarding sector. The ideal candidate will have prior freight forwarding sales experience and a solid understanding of air and ocean freight. This role offers a competitive salary, commission, and benefits including flexible working and a car allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Car Allowance

Commission scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

On-site Parking

Excellent training programme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Results driven sales-person with experience in Freight Forwarding.
• 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 grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
• Provide accurate information for internal operations staff.
• Stay updated on market developments and competitor information.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales Experience

Air Freight Experience

Ocean Freight Experience

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

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