Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight and logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers excellent progression opportunities and a strong focus on staff retention and development. The position includes responsibilities such as generating new business, managing customer enquiries, and devising forwarding solutions. Flexible working options are available, along with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Remote/Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a high drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Self-starter who can adapt to various situations.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business via cold calling.
• Work with customers to sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage customer enquiries and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Self-starter

Team Player

Adaptability

Telephone Manner

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Leading Global Freight and Logistics Company who are looking for either a Business Development Manager or Senior Freight Account 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.