Position: Business Development Executive - Freight Forwarding

Location: Leeds (Flexible: Office, Home, & Field-based)

Salary: up to 35,000 + bonuses

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 17:00pm

Are you a freight forwarding aficionado with a knack for business development and account management? Do you know your air, ocean, or road freight like the back of your hand? Well, pack your bags (metaphorically-we're a freight company, not a travel agency) because this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Join a leading freight group in Leeds and become the driving force behind the growth of our business. We're seeking a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Executive who is ready to make waves in the world of freight forwarding. Whether you've got experience in internal freight sales, freight operations, field-based business development, or account management for air, ocean, or road freight, we want you to take the wheel!

The role:

Work closely with our Business Development Manager to help drive business growth and retention.
Identify and unlock new business opportunities in the freight forwarding sector.
Cultivate and manage key client relationships to ensure long-term success.
Be the face of the company in the field, building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions for customers across air, ocean, and road freight.
Meet and exceed sales targets (and celebrate those wins, because we're all about success!).

What we're looking for:

A dynamic, motivated sales minded freight professional
A background in internal freight sales, field-based business development, or freight operations/account management (bonus points for air, ocean, or road freight experience).
Strong communication and negotiation skills (because let's face it, you're the person everyone will turn to for answers).
A self-starter who thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments.
A strategic thinker with a creative edge (because let's make this industry even more exciting).

What's in it for you?

Flexibility in where and how you work: Office, home, or on the move-take your pick.
The chance to work with a market leader in freight forwarding.
Competitive salary and benefits including not 1 but 2 bonus schemes!
A supportive, energetic team ready to help you succeed.
The opportunity to carve out your niche in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

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