Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding)

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company is seeking a Business Development Salesperson to join their expanding team in London. The role revolves around acquiring new customers and maintaining relationships, requiring expertise in sales and freight operations. This opportunity allows you to significantly impact business growth while collaborating with sales and operations teams. If you're proactive and experienced in freight forwarding, consider this exciting role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project forwarding and general freight forwarding.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving goals.
• Valid UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic sales plans to engage customers.
• Identify and secure new prospects in the freight forwarding industry.
• Develop and maintain relationships with important customers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Market Understanding

Sales Skills

Job description

Business Development Salesperson (Freight Forwarding) – London

Alchemy is searching for a Business Development Salesperson to join our exciting and expanding freight forwarding company! We are looking for a committed Business Development Sales specialist in London to drive new customer acquisitions and maintain existing connections. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work with operations and sales teams, focusing on air and sea freight services for both imports and exports.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create and implement a strategic sales plan to engage prospective and existing customers.
• Implement effective sales procedures and processes to achieve business objectives.
• Identify and secure new prospects in the freight forwarding industry.
• To engage with potential clients, hold in-person meetings, phone calls, and networking events.
• Create captivating presentations and proposals for prospective consumers.
• Set and manage your own sales appointments, adhering to a structured timetable.
• Promote and market air and marine freight services for import and export purposes.
• Sales meetings and reports help to support business development initiatives.
• Create visit reports using the company CRM system.
• Meet essential sales performance indicators, such as reporting and visitor KPIs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with important customers to maximize sales potential.
• Monitor rival activity to preserve a competitive market position.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience with project forwarding and general freight forwarding.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone, taking initiative to achieve success.
• Excellent market understanding and a proactive attitude to business development.
• Valid UK driver's licence with the ability to travel throughout the UK as needed.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and phone skills.
• Sales and operational experience in the freight forwarding business.

Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today!