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Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO152AE, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Business Development Manager position in Freight Forwarding is located in Southampton and offers a salary of approximately £60,000, depending on experience, along with commission and a car allowance or company car.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience working for a UK-based Freight Forwarder and a proven track record in sales, specifically in business development within the freight sector.
  • Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, generating leads, implementing sales strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer service.
  • The role offers flexible working hours, allowing the manager to manage their own diary, along with additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and a funded healthcare package.
  • Candidates should possess strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and proficiency in CRM systems, with a focus on growth and development within the company.

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Southampton
Salary: Circa 60k (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance/Company Car
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role in the Southampton area? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector within the UK. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business.

Established and tenacious Operators and Account Managers, with relevant freight experience, who are looking to progress their career in Sales will be considered.

Package Benefits:

  • Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
  • Commission Scheme.
  • Car Allowance/Company Car.
  • Work Laptop and Phone.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Funded Health Care Package.
  • Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills and relationship management
  • Implement sales strategies to develop short-term and long-term target accounts
  • Exceed new business sales targets, including revenue and gross profit
  • Collaborate with internal teams to maximise sales opportunities and deliver exceptional customer service
  • Represent the organisation at expos and within the local/regional community

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record of Business Development within various sectors in freight forwarding and logistics
  • Experience in generating new business opportunities and implementing sales strategies
  • Proficiency in reporting processes and CRM systems
  • Commercial awareness and negotiation skills

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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