Senior BDM - Freight

Our client provides complete global Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions. Specialising in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding and warehousing. They lead the industry with their innovative and customisable solutions.

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to cover a national territory with a Northwest base, although for the right candidate my client would consider any Uk location

Your role is to target freight forwarding business opportunities nationally, selling all aspects of freight and logistics services but in the main sea freight forwarding services

From pipeline creation and management from lead generation through to closing of business, account management, with responsibility for fully utilising all aspects of the CRM system, Salesforce. You will handle all aspects of the sales cycle

In order to apply for this role, you will have a proven track record selling Freight Forwarding services and in particular sea freight imports and exports.

You will have excellent negotiation and closing skills, outstanding communication skills, ability to interact at all levels, sound understanding of freight forwarding operations and logistics capabilities. Commercially focused and driven, solutions orientated and innovative

Package and Benefits

* Salary 70,000 to 75,000
* 6,000 Car Allowance
* Commission Scheme,7% GP year 1, 5% GP Year 2, 3% GP for the life of the account.
* Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contributions)
* Referral scheme
* Death in service (4x salary)
* Bonus scheme
* Private healthcare
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays