Business Development Manager - Sea And Air Freight

WR Logistics; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Business Development Manager - Air and Sea Freight - West Midlands

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help grow our client's Air and Sea Freight division. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in air and sea freight, particularly in the time-critical market, and have a strong understanding of the automotive and aerospace sectors.

Job type: Permanent

Benefits:

1. Uncapped commission
2. Electric car
3. Pension
4. Health cash plan
5. Employee assistance program
6. Team-building events
7. Annual bonus

Key Responsibilities:

1. Generate new business in air and sea freight (FCL/LCL, global air freight including premium services).
2. Identify sales opportunities and manage the entire sales process, including prospecting, negotiating, and account managing new clients.
3. Respond to inquiries and present our services to secure new clients.
4. Maintain customer information in CRM, ensuring proper follow-up and communication.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs and achieve sales targets.
6. Work flexibly between office, home, and field.

Required Experience:

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in selling air and sea freight in a UK based forwarding environment.
2. Experience in sales, market development, and customer service.
3. Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
4. Ability to work with a team to achieve goals.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

1. Target-driven, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
2. Excellent organizational, communication, and IT skills.
3. Ability to build relationships and manage client expectations.
4. Strong knowledge of the global freight industry.

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