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Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Business Development Manager for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Manchester area.
Role:-
The objective of this role is to drive business growth by securing new clients and expanding existing accounts, with a strong focus on air sea and freight services and customs. The role aims to enhance the company's market share in multimodal logistics while ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Responsibilities:-
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in air, sea, customs and road freight logistics.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless and efficient logistics solutions.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and competitive insights.
- Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
- Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms of service with clients.
- Provide regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and updates to management.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales or business development within air and sea freight logistics.
- Strong understanding of multimodal transport operations, with a focus on air and sea freight.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Results-driven mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.
