Global Freight Business Development Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare through BUPA

Auto Enrolment Pension Plan

Life Assurance 2x salary

26 days annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work

Car allowance or company car

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to grow a diverse account base across freight forwarding services. You will develop strategic plans, identify new clients, and present integrated logistics solutions while coordinating with operations and management to meet revenue goals.

The role demands strong negotiation, CRM data management, and the ability to build lasting partnerships across local and international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Completed further training as a forwarding specialist.
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience in Freight Forwarding (air/ocean preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops new business across all core competencies.
• Identify, initiate and engage with clients to provide sustained revenue across multiple services.
• Develop and execute a business plan to achieve sales quota and budget defined by the company.
• Collaborate with local, regional and international operations to meet customer needs.
• Present a range of logistics solutions enabling multiple entry points into accounts.
• Support and consulting of existing customers and further development of professional cooperation.
• Conducting sales and negotiation meetings.
• Preparation of offers and calculations.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Freight forwarding knowledge

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Forwarding specialist training

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to grow a diverse account base across freight forwarding services. You will develop strategic plans, identify new clients, and present integrated logistics solutions while coordinating with operations and management to meet revenue goals.

The role demands strong negotiation, CRM data management, and the ability to build lasting partnerships across local and international teams.