Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarder

Field-based / Remote Business Development Manager required for a freight forwarding company in the UK. This company is a UK freight forwarder who covers Ocean freight and also some Air freight and Road. This is a field-based / remote role that covers the North of England. Ideally, you will be based around Greater Manchester or Yorkshire. You will have meetings each week with both new and repeat clients. Salary: £40-50k basic + bonus + car allowance + laptop + mobile.

The Role:
As a Business Development Manager, you will be the face of the company within your patch. You will book in meetings, work a pipeline strategy, focus on seasonal trends and regional trends, and look at the strategy in the North of England to win new clients in this area and take current clients on a journey for repeat business and extra container bookings. This is a field-based role; you will be out and about, meeting companies, networking, and securing meetings. The northern market is a massive market. This role will include all the standard duties of a Business Development Manager.

Experience:
We are looking for a self-motivated Business Development Manager who can work independently in your patch. You will be able to design strategies, open doors for meetings, and secure container bookings or air freight space. You must have an understanding of the market within freight forwarding/logistics. You must be a self-starter, with this role being remote-based, and you must be able to drive.

Key Points:

1. Business Development Manager
2. Remote/field
3. North of England based, ideally in Greater Manchester or Yorkshire
4. Laptop and mobile provided
5. Car allowance: £300-£400 a month
6. Basic salary: £40-50k
7. Bonus is paid every 6 months, around £2500 per 6 months (£5k a year)

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