Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight and logistics company in Leeds seeks a Business Development Manager. You will generate new business through cold calling and work with clients on forwarding solutions. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong organizational and customer service skills. Remote/hybrid work options are available, along with 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Remote/Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and adapt.
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Highly organised with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets via cold calling.
• Work with customers to devise and sell forwarding solutions.
• Manage the customer enquiry process.
• Identify and report opportunities for growth.

Skills

Initiative

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Telephone manner

Monitoring shipments

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Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding, leeds, west yorkshire

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Leading Global Freight and Logistics Company who are looking for a Business Development Manager, lots of progression and a company that has an excellent reputation for staff retention and development!

Offer

• Monday to Friday 0800hrs - 1600hrs
• Remote/ Hybrid working available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets via cold calling.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services

Skills

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and can adapt to various situations
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service
• Highly organised with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong team player
• Good telephone manner
• Monitoring shipments

If you would like to find out more please get in touch with me as soon as possible on 0117 422 4910.