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Business Development Manager

WR Logistics

Essex

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Freight Forwarding sector. This role requires a results-oriented individual with a strong sales background and experience in air and sea freight. You will be responsible for building and nurturing client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and providing exceptional customer service. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers excellent training and progression opportunities. If you're ready to make an impact and advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working
Car Allowance
Contributory Pension scheme
Commission scheme
Supportive work environment
On-site Parking
Excellent training programme
Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in sales and business development within the freight forwarding sector.
  • Experience with air and sea freight operations is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients.
  • Generate sales leads and visit potential customers for new business.

Skills

Sales Experience
Business Development
Customer Service
Market Knowledge

Education

Experience in Freight Forwarding
Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Essex, UK

Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance

My client is looking for a results driven, experienced Business Development Manager to help grow their business in the 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 has the ability to bring on accounts and business. Knowledge and experience with Air and Sea Freight is essential.

Package Benefits:

  1. Flexible working - managing own diary and week
  2. Car Allowance
  3. Contributory Pension scheme
  4. Commission scheme paid on new business
  5. Supportive work environment
  6. On-site Parking for the Office
  7. Excellent training programme
  8. Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

  1. Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
  2. Air and Sea Freight experience.
  3. Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
  4. Ability to bring business would be advantageous.
  5. Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.
  6. Full right to live and work in the UK.
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