Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

White Recruitment Construction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Job description

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Location: Southampton, 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:

• Flexible working – managing own diary and week
• Car Allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Commission scheme paid on new business
• Supportive work environment
• On-site Parking for the Office
• Excellent training programme
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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