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External Freight Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gleeson is seeking a Freight Business Development professional for a leading international freight forwarder in Manchester.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 and requires proven experience in the freight industry.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying new sales opportunities, engaging with high-level prospects, and providing expert customer support.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong background in key account and stakeholder management, along with a passion for the freight product.
  • This role is hybrid and emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Gleeson has exclusively teamed up with a leading international freight forwarder to find a driven Freight Business Development professional for their growing Manchester office. This is an exciting chance to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced, global industry

Job Title: Freight BDM Salary: £55-65,000Work Type : HybridLocations: Manchester

Duties:

  • Proactively identifying new sales opportunities and managing your pipeline in alignment with company strategy.
  • Engaging with and presenting to high-level prospects, including suite executives, to showcase the benefits of innovative technology they may not yet be familiar with.
  • Providing expert customer support, including estimates and tailored proposals.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships by offering guidance, identifying new opportunities, and recommending business development solutions.
  • Demonstrating a deep understanding of and enthusiasm for the freight product.
  • Thriving in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Upholding high-quality service standards by establishing and enforcing organisational best practices.

Ideal Candidate :

  • Freight Experience
  • Proven Track Record
  • Key Account Management
  • Stakeholder Management

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.