Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Inchinnan; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Glasgow area. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in freight forwarding and strong sales skills. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and exceeding sales targets. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including commission, car allowance, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Commission scheme

Car allowance/company car

Work laptop and phone

Company pension scheme

Funded health care

Qualifications

• Proven track record of business development in freight forwarding.
• Experience generating new business and implementing strategies.
• Proficiency in reporting and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new leads.
• Implement sales strategies for target accounts.
• Exceed sales targets for revenue and profit.
• Collaborate with internal teams for sales maximization.
• Represent the company at expos.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Circa 60k (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Overview

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role in the Glasgow 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.

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.

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

Qualifications

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

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