Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Vange; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities in the freight forwarding sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in business development and achieve sales targets while maintaining exceptional customer service. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £60k plus commission and benefits, including a company car, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commission Scheme

Car Allowance/Company Car

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Opportunity for growth and development

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 commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Essex

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

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your own diary

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

Package & Benefits

Package 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.

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