Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Job description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Midlands

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results-driven, sales-hungry freight business development manager looking for a new role in the South of the UK? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector within the UK. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established salesperson who has worked previously for a UK-based Freight Forwarder and has the ability to bring on accounts and business with knowledge and experience in Ocean/Sea Freight.

Established and tenacious Operators and Account Managers specializing in Ocean Freight who are looking to progress their career in Sales will be considered.

Package Benefits:

1. Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
2. Uncapped Commission Scheme.
3. Car Allowance/Company Car.
4. Work Laptop and Phone.
5. Company Pension Scheme.
6. Funded Health Care Package.
7. Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent ocean freight forwarding services.
2. To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
3. Be at the forefront of the company's development by promoting the business to new and existing clients.

Requirements:

1. Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience is Essential.
2. Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
3. Knowledge and experience within Ocean Freight Forwarding is Essential.
4. Previous experience working in Ocean Freight Operations is desirable.
5. Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.