Business Development Manager – Sea and Air Freight

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Location: Midlands / North

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am-5:30pm

My client is looking for a results driven, experienced Business Development Manager to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business. Knowledge and experience with Air and Sea Freight is essential.

Package Benefits:

• Flexible working – managing own diary and week
• Commission scheme.
• Car Allowance.
• 22 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• On-site Parking.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent customer service.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
• Promote the business to new and existing clients to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
• Provide accurate information to internal operations staff in order that all relevant administration can be completed efficiently.
• Be up-to-date on current developments in the market and information on competitors.

Requirements:

• Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
• Air and Sea Freight experience.
• Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
• Ability to bring business would be advantageous.
• Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.

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