Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

ALS Recruiting Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 20% Commission

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in their road freight division. This role involves generating new business, managing customer relationships, and reporting progress to the COO. The ideal candidate will have a background in freight or logistics and possess excellent customer service skills. This full-time position includes remote working options and a commission structure of up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Freight or Logistics is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to various situations.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets.
• Manage customer enquiries and sell forwarding solutions.
• Conduct market research to develop business opportunities.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent customer service

Highly organised

Strong team player

Cold Calling

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Overview

A market-leading freight and logistics company seeks a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead growth within its road freight division. The role focuses on expanding the road freight offering, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue across key domestic and European routes. The company values staff retention, clear career progression, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Report business development progress weekly to the COO.
• Conduct market research and gain market intelligence sufficient to develop a pool of business opportunities.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience in Freight OR Logistics.

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.
• Cold Calling.

Offer

• Monday to Friday 0930hrs - 1730hrs
• Remote Working
• Up to 20% Commission
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Job function: Business Development, Sales, and Administrative
• Industries: Freight and Package Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Maritime Transportation

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