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Business Development Manager Ocean & Air

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gleeson's is looking for a Freight Business Development Manager in the Birmingham area, focusing on Air and Sea Freight.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in Sales/Commercial Business Development and a strong understanding of Freight Operations.
  • This role involves maintaining sales targets, identifying new business opportunities, and managing client relationships effectively.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a proven track record in growing client portfolios.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires relevant experience in the freight industry.

Gleeson's are seeking a Freight Business Development Manager to join their client in the Birmingham area This role calls for an adept individual experienced Air and Sea Freight. This opportunity is best suited to a professional looking to further there Commercial Skills and grow within a Global Business with a solid operational team around them.

Job Title: Freight Business Development Manager

Main Focus : Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain strong focus and motivation to meet sales targets.
  • Identify and explore sales opportunities by thoroughly profiling new businesses to understand how we can best support their freight and customs needs.
  • Serve as a positive representative of the company to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Actively pursue and develop new business opportunities.
  • Oversee and manage the CRM system, ensuring regular communication with current clients and timely follow-ups with potential customers.
  • Showcase a proven history of growing and strengthening client portfolios.
  • Coordinate effectively with customers, suppliers, and international partners.
  • Demonstrate expertise in technical sales and product knowledge.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate when necessary.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Experience in Sales/Commercial Business Development
  • Experience in Road, Sea, or Air freight
  • Relationship Management
  • Understanding of Freight Operations

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.