Senior Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Remote Working

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to lead growth in their freight division. The role involves identifying new business prospects and cultivating client relationships while working remotely. Preferred candidates will have experience in logistics or freight, be self-starters, and possess excellent customer service skills. The position also offers 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Freight or Logistics.
• Ability to adapt to various situations.
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling.
• Devise and sell Forwarding solutions to customers.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Identify opportunities for growth via new customers, routes, and services.

Skills

Self-starter

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Good telephone manner

Monitoring shipments

Job description

A leading freight company is looking for a proactive and results-oriented Business Development Manager to spearhead growth efforts in their freight division. This key position involves identifying new business prospects, cultivating client relationships, and increasing revenue through both domestic and international freight services. The preferred candidate will have solid knowledge of logistics, supply chain management, and the competitive freight forwarding market.

Must have previous experience in Freight OR Logistics

Offer

• Monday to Friday 0800hrs - 1600hrs
• Remote Working
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets via cold calling.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services

Skills

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and can adapt to various situations
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service
• Highly organised with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong team player
• Good telephone manner
• Monitoring shipments