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Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding (sea / Ocean)

The Workplace Consultancy
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EP

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Our client is a UK-based logistics and supply chain company established in 1989, specializing in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management.
  • They are seeking a Business Development Manager to grow their sea freight business, focusing on either import or export operations.
  • Candidates must have experience working for a UK freight forwarder and demonstrate success in the freight forwarding industry.
  • The position offers a flexible work arrangement with minimal office presence required, and a salary that includes a car allowance, commission, and healthcare benefits.
  • The role requires a proven track record in freight forwarding, with no specific years of experience mentioned, but current employment at a UK freight forwarder is essential.

Our Client:

Our client is a logistics and supply chain company based in the UK, primarily involved in providing a variety of services such as freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management. Established in 1989, the company is known for offering comprehensive solutions for international trade, handling air, sea, and road freight, as well as providing warehousing and distribution services.

They work across various industries and specialize in creating tailored logistics solutions to meet the needs of their clients, helping businesses navigate complex international trade regulations, customs procedures, and transportation challenges. Warrant Group places a strong emphasis on technology-driven logistics solutions to improve supply chain efficiency and transparency.

The role:My client is seeking a Business Development Manager to represent them in the UK market with a brief to grow their sea freight business on either import or export, both of course would be desirable.

Requirements:

  • Experience within UK freight forwarding
  • Must be working for a UK freight forwarder today
  • Ability to demonstrate experience/success within freight forwarding today
  • No micro-management
  • Free reign will be given and no requirement to be in the office more than once every couple of weeks
  • If further afield once a month is fine

Benefits:

  • Pension
  • Car Allowance
  • Commission
  • Healthcare
  • Free reign will be given and no requirement to be in the office more than once every couple of weeks - If further afield once a month is fine

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