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Business Development Manager

WR Logistics

Southampton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their Southampton team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive growth in the freight forwarding sector, where you will identify new business opportunities and build strong client relationships. With a competitive salary and commission structure, along with a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for a motivated professional passionate about logistics and international trade. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance
Flexible working hours
Contributory Pension scheme
Commission scheme
On-site Parking
Opportunities for progression
Supportive team environment

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in business development within the freight forwarding industry.
  • Strong understanding of international logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the freight forwarding sector.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Business Development
International Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Presentation Skills

Job description

Business Development Manager

Southampton
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Commission + Car Allowance

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding (BDM) to join our growing team based in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with a passion for logistics and international trade to play a key role in driving our business forward.

As a Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the company. You will be working from our Southampton office, with the flexibility to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
  2. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the freight forwarding sector.
  3. Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners.
  4. Provide expert advice on logistics solutions to meet client needs.
  5. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements:
  1. Proven experience in business development within the freight forwarding industry.
  2. Strong understanding of international logistics and supply chain management.
  3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  4. Self-motivated, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

What We Offer:
  1. Base salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
  2. Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
  3. Car Allowance.
  4. Contributory Pension scheme.
  5. Commission scheme paid on new business.
  6. On-site Parking for the Office.
  7. Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.
  8. Supportive and collaborative team environment.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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