Sea Logistics Business Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sea Logistics Business Development Manager to enhance their customer engagement efforts. This role focuses on building new business relationships and promoting innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. With a strong emphasis on effective communication and relationship management, you'll be at the forefront of driving growth and profitability. The company values commitment and expertise, offering a range of benefits including a pension plan and employee assistance programs. Join a team that supports diverse skills and experiences while making a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Kuehne+Nagel Pension Plan

Route 2 Rewards Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding is preferred.
• Ability to build customer relationships and develop sales leads.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with potential customers to generate leads.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Sea Logistics customers.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations.

Skills

Freight Forwarding

Effective Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Time Management

Sales Lead Development

Tools

CRM Systems

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sea Logistics Business Development Manager

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to strengthen our team!

Your Role

Sea Logistics Sales are the business development arm of our Customer Care team. You will spend most of the time in customer-facing activities, hunting for new business as well as working closely with the Customer Care colleagues.

Your Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with potential and current customers to generate and qualify leads, promote the company's products and services, and identify sales opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective Sea Logistics customers through face-to-face engagement.
• Create solutions for customers based on their requirements.
• Make pricing decisions in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on quotations.
• Record customer activities in CRM systems to meet activity targets.
• Build a portfolio of new business customers with a focus on growth and profitability.
• Contribute to UK organizational growth by meeting volume targets.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Experience in freight forwarding is preferred.
• Strong drive, assertiveness, and effective communication skills.
• Friendly approach with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to build customer relationships and develop sales leads.
• Effective time management and proactive planning.
• Strong internal networking skills.
• Ability to understand customer needs and develop solutions.
• A valid driving license is essential.

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Good Reasons to Join

If you join our team, we will reward your commitment and expertise. Benefits include participation in the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan, Route 2 Rewards scheme offering discounts and wellbeing benefits, and an employee assistance program providing 24/7 GP, legal, financial advice, and mental health support. We are a Gold Covenant employer, supporting service leavers and valuing diverse skills and experiences.