Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

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

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager to focus on the Freight Forwarding sector in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have freight forwarding sales experience and a proven ability to cultivate relationships with clients. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus commission and additional benefits including a car allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Car Allowance

Commission scheme

Contributory Pension scheme

On-site Parking

Excellent training programme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
• Skills in generating and following up sales leads.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships with clients.
• Generate sales leads and visit customers for new business.
• Promote the business to grow the Freight Forwarding sector.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales Experience

Air Freight experience

Ocean Freight experience

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance

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

Package 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.

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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