Sea & Air Freight Business Development Manager

Position: Freight Sales & Business Development Manager – Sea & Air
Industry: International Freight Forwarding
Location: Remote – Field based – 1 days a week in Southampton Branch
Salary: £55,000 -£65,000pa basic + Car Allowance + Fuel Card
Commission: 7% on all new business + 5% life time of the account
Hours: Mon – Fri 37.5 Hours per week

Are you an experienced sales professional with a background within the International Logistics & Freight Forwarding sector?

Are you a proactive self-starter who is well connected within the freight forwarding industry with the ability to build, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing clients?

We are currently recruiting for an Air & Ocean Freight Business Development Manager to, generate new business leads, secure new business opportunities and develop pre-existing client accounts. Our client is a well established global Freight Forwarding group and are looking to continue their growth with the acquisition of a Business Development Manager, working a territory surrounding their Southampton office focusing on Air and Ocean freight services.

The role will require the management of an active sales pipeline focusing on opportunities across the South but you will not be restricted on the territory. You will be required to identify, develop and secure new opportunities focused on the Air and Sea Freight markets. The right person will have strong commercial sales experience within those areas and be able to provide solutions to clients through their knowledge of freight & International logistics. As well as generating revenue through new customers; the BDM will monitor key accounts to establish any further opportunities for growth.

The right candidate will have a hunter mentality; self-motivation and driven. You will be able to work autonomously and be responsible for your own diary and appointments with new and existing customers, as well as being a confident communicator and passionate about your work.

The opportunity is part of the company’s continued growth plans and they can offer long-term opportunities to the right candidate.

A salary range between £55,000 – £ 65,000 per annum is achievable for the successful candidate along with additional bonuses and a commission structure. Additionally, you will receive a company car/allowance, fuel card, laptop, mobile and a generous holidays allowance.

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