Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

TieTalent; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Executive / Business Development Manager to join its remote team. This exciting role involves driving sales in the freight forwarding sector, focusing on air and ocean import/export services. You will have the opportunity to work with a leading logistics organization, known for its commitment to excellence and growth potential. The position offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and various perks, making it an ideal opportunity for motivated professionals looking to advance their careers in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonuses

Additional benefits

Remote work

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in air and sea freight forwarding.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to generate and convert leads in air/ocean freight.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new freight forwarding business and maintain existing accounts.
• Represent the company to clients via various communication methods.
• Sell air and ocean freight forwarding services to clients.

Skills

Sales experience in air and sea freight forwarding

Negotiation skills

Lead generation and conversion

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Service-oriented attitude

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Overview

Our client, a leading freight forwarding and logistics organization specializing in commercial freight logistics and high-niche market product movement, is seeking a talented Sales Executive / Business Development Manager. The role is remote, reporting to the Manchester office.

The company welcomes applications from junior to senior level business development professionals with proven experience in freight forwarding sales, especially in air and ocean import/export services.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading base salary up to £90K
• Gross profit commission paid quarterly, with 10% for the lifetime of the client
• Opportunity to join a global logistics leader with growth potential
• Remote work
• Car allowance, bonuses, and additional benefits

Main Responsibilities

• Acquire new freight forwarding business and maintain existing accounts within the North-West region
• Represent the company to clients via in-person, phone, email, or video calls
• Sell air and ocean freight forwarding services to current and potential clients
• Increase sales and gross profit related to freight forwarding services
• Align with and promote the company's mission statement to clients

Candidate Requirements

• Proven sales experience in air and sea freight forwarding
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to generate and convert leads in air/ocean freight
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with good time management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Service-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Energetic, positive, entrepreneurial mindset

Additional Details

Location: Manchester, England. Contact Willis Global, a leading supply chain and logistics recruitment consultancy, for full details.

Experience & Languages

• Business Developer / Sales Development Representative
• Other Sales roles

• English

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function & Industry

• Sales and Business Development
• Technology, Information and Internet