Business Devlopment Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in freight forwarding seeks a results-driven Business Development Manager for Air and Ocean Freight. This full-time role in Romford offers a competitive salary plus commission and benefits, with responsibilities including developing new business and maintaining client relationships.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

Competitive Salary

Commission

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the freight forwarding industry (Air and/or Ocean Freight essential).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities within the Air and/or Ocean Freight sectors.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Preparing and delivering tailored presentations and proposals.
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

Sales experience in freight forwarding

Strong network of industry contacts

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Commercial awareness

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding (Air & Ocean Freight)

Location: Romford, Essex

Permanent / Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Commission + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you an experienced and results-driven freight forwarding professional with a strong background in Air or Ocean Freight sales?

We are working with a well-established freight forwarding company that is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving growth and expanding the customer base in the UK and internationally.

From You?

• Proven sales experience in the freight forwarding industry (Air and/or Ocean Freight essential)
• Strong network of industry contacts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially aware
• Full UK driving licence

The Role:

• Developing new business opportunities within the Air and/or Ocean Freight sectors
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Preparing and delivering tailored presentations and proposals
• Working closely with the operations and management teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPIs
• Staying up to date with market trends and competitor activity

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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