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Business Development Manager

LJ Recruitment
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Business Development Manager specializing in the sea and air freight sectors.
  • Candidates should have 3-4 years of business development experience in the freight industry and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • The role involves building partnerships, managing relationships, and developing strategies to expand business operations.
  • An impressive salary of £60,000 is offered, with negotiable OTE for the right candidate.
  • The position allows for hybrid working, requiring office attendance once a week in the Southampton area.

Business Development Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a robust understanding of the freight industry? Do you have a talent for forging strong business relationships and identifying new opportunities in the sea and air freight sectors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

My client is seeking a Business Development Manager - Freight (Sea & Air) to drive key initiatives that will help expand our partnerships and contribute to our business growth. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with expertise in logistics, freight forwarding, and international trade who is passionate about growing business within the sea and air freight markets.

Offering an impressive salary of £60,000 - negotiable for the right candidate

OTE - Negotiable for the right candidate

Hybrid working in the Southampton area - attending the office once a week

Key Responsibilities as a Business Development Manager:

  • Proactively seek and capitalise on partnership opportunities in the sea and air freight sectors, building lasting relationships with key industry players.
  • Develop new partnerships with freight forwarders, shipping companies, and logistics providers to fuel the expansion of the company's freight operations.
  • Cultivate and manage existing partnerships to ensure continued success, growth, and long-term collaboration.
  • Think critically when formulating strategies to ensure project success, collaborating with internal teams to deliver seamless solutions for our partners.

Requirements as a Business Development Manager:

  • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of business development experience within the sea and air freight industries.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills-you will be working closely with clients, partners, and internal teams to foster growth and collaboration.
  • A proven track record of executing successful business development strategies within the freight, shipping, and logistics sectors.
  • A goal-oriented, focused approach to your work, with a drive to achieve and exceed targets in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and play a key role in shaping the future of the sea and air freight operations, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and make a real impact in the freight sector.

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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.