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Our client, a provider of international transport solutions by air, road and sea, are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team in Redditch.
Business Development Manager Role Overview:
As a Business Development Manager, you will be a key member of our Operations team, focused on driving new business through cold calling and face-to-face visits.
You will negotiate with Air, Road, and Sea Freight suppliers to secure the best rates, allowing you to prepare and submit accurate quotations. You will also follow up on these quotations to close deals and secure trial bookings.
Your role will be to take ownership of expanding business opportunities and fostering long-term client relationships.
Business Development ManagerKey Responsibilities:
Skills & Experience Required for theBusiness Development Manager:
For an immediate interview contact us today.
01376 503567
If thisBusiness Development Manager is something you would like to know more about or you know of anyone that fits the bill, either forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place*. This is an unlimited offer.
As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what youre looking for and well do our best to assist.
* T&C's apply. Please contact the office for more information.
Please note: - We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore please either submit your CV to us directly or call us in complete confidence.
We have also setup a contacts list for candidates to join to be made aware of all relevant jobs to them. If this sounds of interest, then please get in contact with us via our website and send us your CV so that we can make sure you receive relevant updates on our latest vacancies.
Business Development Manager Role Overview:
As a Business Development Manager, you will be a key member of our Operations team, focused on driving new business through cold calling and face-to-face visits.
You will negotiate with Air, Road, and Sea Freight suppliers to secure the best rates, allowing you to prepare and submit accurate quotations. You will also follow up on these quotations to close deals and secure trial bookings.
Your role will be to take ownership of expanding business opportunities and fostering long-term client relationships.
Business Development ManagerKey Responsibilities:
- Developing new business opportunities.
- Managing accounts for existing clients.
- Cultivating and maintaining client relationships to maximize business growth.
- Negotiating with AIR, ROAD, and SEA freight providers to secure competitive rates.
- Preparing and submitting quotations.
- Following up on quotations to finalize and secure trial bookings.
- Visiting both new and existing clients (approximately one day per week).
- Collaborating internally with the sales team to assist with quotations and service details.
- Coordinating with the Operations team to relay necessary client instructions and information.
- Providing support to the Operations team in client communications when needed.
Skills & Experience Required for theBusiness Development Manager:
- Demonstrated experience in Business-to-Business (B2B) sales.
- Experience in the freight industry is beneficial but not required.
- Skilled in cold calling.
- Strong background in customer service.
- Effective communicator with confidence.
- Well-organized with strong time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy.
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Quick thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and support a team.
For an immediate interview contact us today.
01376 503567
If thisBusiness Development Manager is something you would like to know more about or you know of anyone that fits the bill, either forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place*. This is an unlimited offer.
As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what youre looking for and well do our best to assist.
* T&C's apply. Please contact the office for more information.
Please note: - We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore please either submit your CV to us directly or call us in complete confidence.
We have also setup a contacts list for candidates to join to be made aware of all relevant jobs to them. If this sounds of interest, then please get in contact with us via our website and send us your CV so that we can make sure you receive relevant updates on our latest vacancies.
