Business Development Manager - Import Sea Freight

TipTopJob; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Company mobile phone

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a logistics solutions client in Essex to drive import sea freight sales. You will proactively identify new business, meet clients in person, and manage a structured sales activity schedule, acting as an ambassador for the brand.

You'll engage with potential customers, tailor presentations, and build long-term relationships to maximise revenue.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales in forwarding/logistics with import FCL.
• Strong knowledge of transport and worldwide logistics.
• Willingness to travel UK.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business.
• Promote import sea freight services to prospective clients.
• Engage with potential clients via in-person meetings, phone calls, and networking events.
• Develop tailored presentations and proposals for clients.
• Manage your own sales appointments and maintain a structured schedule.
• Attend sales meetings and provide regular sales performance reports.
• Create visit reports using the company CRM system.
• Achieve KPIs relating to profit, sales activity and client visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to maximise revenue.

Skills

Import freight sales

New business development

Negotiation

Client relationship

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Red Recruit is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a logistics solutions client in Essex to drive import sea freight sales. You will proactively identify new business, meet clients in person, and manage a structured sales activity schedule, acting as an ambassador for the brand.

You'll engage with potential customers, tailor presentations, and build long-term relationships to maximise revenue.