Business Development Manager Ocean Freight

WR Logistics; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment partner is seeking a Deep Sea Business Development Manager in Liverpool to drive growth and develop new business. Ideal candidates will have freight forwarding experience or a background in shipping line sales. Responsibilities include developing customer portfolios, generating business opportunities, and building strong relationships with shipping lines and forwarders. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus bonuses, and various benefits including a cash plan, private health insurance, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Simplyhealth cash plan after 6 months

BUPA private health after 2 years

Company pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance 4x salary

Electric vehicle company car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in freight forwarding or with shipping line sales.
• Proven ability to win and manage business in a B2B environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of deep sea freight customers.
• Generate new business opportunities and convert leads into long-term clients.
• Build strong relationships with shipping lines, forwarders, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Shipping line sales

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Deep Sea Business Development Manager - Liverpool

Salary: 45,000 + Bonus Full-time Office-based with travel

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary 45,000 + bonus
• 9am - 5pm - Monday - Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Simplyhealth cash plan after 6 months
• BUPA private health after 2 years
• Company pension matched up to 8% (minimum 4%)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Electric vehicle company car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

We are looking for an experienced Deep Sea Business Development Manager to drive growth and develop new business in the Liverpool region. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with freight forwarding experience or a background selling via shipping lines, looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of deep sea freight customers
• Generate new business opportunities and convert leads into long-term clients
• Build strong relationships with shipping lines, forwarders, and key stakeholders
• Work closely with operations to ensure seamless delivery for clients
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge
• Meet and exceed sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in freight forwarding or with shipping line sales
• Proven ability to win and manage business in a B2B environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven with a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.