Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Freight

Offering a salary of up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience plus bonus structure.

Previous experience within Freight Business Development is essential.

Based in West Midlands (B75).

We are currently working with a Freight Forwarder who are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with experience withinBusiness Development/Sales,particularly within thefreight industry.

The successful candidate will generate sales through the introduction of new customers and developing a client base.

Duties of the Business Development Manager will include:

• Generation and follow-up of sales leads, meeting potential and existing customers.
• Providing quotations where necessary and negotiating costs through.
• Build and maintain relationships with overseas agents.
• Offer an exceptional standard of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Arranging and attending sales meetings.
• Gaining verified information on existing and potential clients freight requirements.
• Presenting sales tenders.
• Account management.

This role requires a candidate who:

• Has experience within a sales role, within the freight industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of all freight modes, covering sea, air and road, across both imports and exports.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines and strives to achieve targets and KPIs.

Our client is looking for a candidate who has previous Business Development experience, however they are open to candidates with very strong freight experience who possess a strong, can-do attitude.