BDM FREIGHT

Marketingagentur Nirtl; Frome; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the freight industry is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales across air, road, sea, and courier services. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a full UK driving license, and a proven track record in freight forwarding. This role offers the chance to work with key accounts and lead marketing efforts, making it a pivotal position within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding and sales is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.
• PC literacy and a valid UK driving license are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sell air, road, sea, and courier services.
• Liaise with key accounts and manage pricing.
• Identify market trends and customer needs.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Freight sales experience

Strong communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

PC literacy

Full UK driving license

Job description

My clients are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager (FREIGHT) to join their successful team!

Daily Duties Would Include:

1. Selling air, road, sea, and courier services
2. Internal and external pricing
3. Cold calling
4. Client visits
5. Liaising with key accounts, sales, and operations
6. Quoting customers and follow-ups
7. Updating customer tariffs
8. Rate negotiation
9. Identifying market trends, potential, and customer needs
10. Leading marketing and communicating the product offering across the business

Skills Required:

• Previous freight forwarding experience
• Freight sales experience
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Strong negotiation skills
• PC literacy
• Full UK driving license