We now have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager working for a worldwide freight forwarding company with the scope to cover the whole of the UK with your client base
The role is remote, so we are open on where candidates can be based in the UK as you will be selling air and sea freight services to a nationwide client base
With over 70 partner offices, 200 agents covering 5 continents we offer local expertise with global experience catering to each customer's specific transportation and logistics needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generate new business by cold calling prospective customers.
* Generate new sales leads and revenue.
* Meet with clients face to face, over the phone / Teams etc.
* Build / develop relationships with clients
* Achieve set targets
* Complete all work on time and to schedule including a weekly pipeline
* Participate in the organisation of corporate events
* Understand calculating costs when tailoring customer rates
* Liaising regularly with operations and customer service team.
Position Requirements
* Proven experience in selling multi modal, but mainly Air, Sea freight services nationally to global clients
* Proven track record of sales figures with small to medium companies
* interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients
* A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
* initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
* Computer Literate
* Awareness of opportunities to enable sales and revenue to be optimised.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary - Circa 50,000 to 60,000 this however open and Negotiable DOE
* Commission Structure on life of account
* Car allowance 450 per month
* Pension
* Private Healthcare
* Mobile provided
* Laptop Provided
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Freight Personnel
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 14 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£45000 - £60000/annum Pension, Car, 25 days hols, commissi
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are seeking a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager for a global freight forwarding company, offering a remote position covering the UK.
- Candidates should have proven experience in selling multi-modal air and sea freight services, with a track record of successful sales to small and medium companies.
- The role involves generating new business, building client relationships, and achieving set targets while working closely with operations and customer service teams.
- The salary for this position ranges from £50,000 to £60,000, negotiable based on experience, along with additional benefits such as a car allowance and private healthcare.
- Applicants should be adaptable, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
