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Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

People Solutions Group Limited
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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  • The Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager position is based in Birmingham, West Midlands, offering an annual salary of £40,000 - £50,000, along with a car and bonus incentives.
  • The role involves developing new domestic and international clients while meeting revenue targets, delivering transportation solutions, and maintaining existing business.
  • Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, with proven sales and business development skills.
  • Benefits include a permanent role, pension plan, performance bonuses, flexible working hours, a company car or allowance, and employee discounts.
  • The position requires strong communication, networking, and organizational skills, with an emphasis on self-motivation and interpersonal abilities.

Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager 

Monday - Friday: 9.00AM - 5.00PM

Annual Salary £40,000 - £50,000 plus  car & bonus 

What's in it for me?

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager to join our well-established client based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.

What are the benefits?

  • Permanent Role
  • Pension/Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Flexible Working Hours - Work from Home/Remote Work Options
  • Company Car/Car Allowance
  • Employee Discounts

Day to Day Duties

  • As a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager, you will focus on developing new domestic and international clients, while meeting revenue targets within a specific sales territory. You will deliver comprehensive transportation solutions, analysing customer needs to create effective logistics strategies, all while ensuring a commitment to service excellence. In addition, you’ll maintain existing business while continuously prospecting for new opportunities.

Essential Skills

  •  Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or a minimum of 5 year's relevant industry experience.
  •  Proven experience in transportation sales and business development.
  •  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  •  Ability to plan and manage appointments and meet reporting deadlines.
  •  Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
  •  Active participation in industry-related organisations.
  •  Self-motivated with strong organisational abilities.
  •  Exceptional interpersonal skills and a track record of sales success.

Desirable Experience

  •  Existing client base and a well-established network of industry contacts.

What training is provided?

  • Company Specific Training is on going

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