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Business Development Manager (Transport & Logistics) - Greater London & South East - £36,000-£40,000 Per Annum + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus
Business Development Manager (Transport & Logistics) Package Overview:
- Salary: £36,000-£40,000 Per Annum (Dependent on Experience)
- Car Allowance: £5,000 Per Annum
- Bonus: Competitive structure based on individual targets and company growth
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch)
- Location: Remote with occasional office attendance at either the Basildon or London Heathrow offices
- Territory: Oxford, Reading, Guildford, South West Essex, Kent, and Greater London
- Travel: Frequent travel required - full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
Company Overview - Business Development Manager (Transport & Logistics)
Due to continued global growth, our client is expanding their UK Sales Team. As a leading international freight forwarder, they provide comprehensive multimodal logistics solutions across air, sea, and road. They are now seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to drive new business across the South East of England. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven sales professional to make a significant impact within a growing international organisation.
Business Development Manager (Transport & Logistics) Role and Responsibilities:
- Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities across all freight modes, including air, sea, and road.
- Engage and build relationships with potential clients, developing tailored logistics solutions to meet customer needs.
- Represent the end client professionally in all interactions with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain regular contact with existing clients to enhance relationships and identify further service opportunities.Collaborate with overseas agents and internal departments to ensure smooth service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Manage and update CRM records, tracking progress, and following up on new and existing opportunities.
- Conduct in-person client visits across the designated territory, promoting our services and negotiating contracts.
- Liaise with suppliers and operational teams to ensure competitive pricing and service reliability.
- Support the wider sales and operations team with insights from the field, including market trends and customer feedback.
- Assist in producing accurate quotations and service proposals tailored to specific client needs.
Business Development Manager (Transport & Logistics) Skills, Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar sales role within the freight or logistics industry.
- Strong understanding of import/export operations across air, sea, and road freight.
- Proven track record of developing business and managing client relationships.
- Ability to understand and sell complex freight solutions, including customs processes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a commercial mindset.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfortable with CRM systems.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple accounts and tasks independently.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory.
- Ability to work from home, with occasional attendance at Basildon or Heathrow offices as required.
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