Sea Export Product Development Manager

Tall Grass Recruitment; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics business is seeking a Product Development Manager in Sea Exports to build relationships and drive new business. This role requires over 5 years of experience in Sea Exports sales, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of success. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, a bonus of up to 40%, and benefits such as a car allowance and real career progression opportunities. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the business.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bonus structure paying up to 40%

Car Allowance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Real Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience specifically in Sea Exports sales.
• Proven track record of sales success in the industry.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to bring in new business on Sea Exports.
• Support in improving buying for existing sales team.
• Procurement responsibilities for Inside / Outside Sales Team.

Skills

5+ years' industry knowledge / experience in Sea Exports

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dynamic, hungry and proactive go-getter

Creative with ability to think outside the box

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy

Cargo wise experience / knowledge preferred

Job description

Product Development Manager - Sea Exports

Manchester

Up to £55,000 DOE + Up to 40% Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits & Real Career Progression Opportunities

A career-defining opportunity for the right individual in Sea Exports Sales.

Working alongside the MD at this global logistics business, we are looking for a Senior Sea Exports 'Product Development Manager' who has Sea Export knowledge to join our team. This is a new role within the company and a huge opportunity to make a significant impact on the business, whilst also having a team built around you once settled.

Company

Logistics powerhouse whose HQ is situated in Germany and have a huge global presence in over 190 locations in over 35 countries worldwide, currently employee over 4000 staff and have offices in Manchester, Birmingham and Heathrow.

Their logistics services offer solutions in Air & Ocean developing relationships and partnering with industrial engineering, automotive, chemicals, electronics and high‑tech retail and fashion companies.

Role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and suppliers so as to bring in new business on Sea Exports, whilst also supporting in improving our buying. Some procurement for the existing Inside / Outside Sales Team would also be an essential part of the role.

Skills Required

• 5+ years' industry knowledge / experience specifically in Sea Exports with a proven track record of sales success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dynamic, hungry and proactive go‑getter with “first hand” experience in attaining new customers / new business
• Creative individual who can think outside of the box and bring new ideas
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Cargo wise experience / knowledge would be preferred

Benefits

• Up to £55,000 basic salary + added benefits
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus structure paying up to 40% on top of the basic salary level
• Car Allowance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Real Career Progression Opportunities