Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Red Recruit; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone

Company car

Private medical insurance after a qual

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking a Business Development Manager for Freight Forwarding in Takeley, Essex. You will drive growth by selling import sea-freight services, building new business and managing client relationships. The role requires 3+ years in forwarding/logistics, a proactive sales approach, and willingness to travel across the UK.

A competitive package includes a salary up to £50,000 plus commission and a company car. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in forwarding/logistics.
• Proven track record selling import FCL services.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transport knowledge

Logistics knowledge

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Driving license

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Commission + Car

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 you'll 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:

We're 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 you'll love this role:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Commission scheme linked to performance.
• 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.

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding: Takeley, Essex, England