Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am-5:30pm
My client is looking for a results driven, experienced Business Development Manager to help grow their business in the Freight Forwarding sector. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and has the ability to bring on accounts and business. Knowledge and experience with Air and Sea Freight is essential.
Package Benefits:
* Flexible working – managing own diary and week
* Car Allowance
* Contributory Pension scheme
* Commission scheme paid on new business
* Supportive work environment
* On-site Parking for the Office
* Excellent training programme
* Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company
Key Responsibilities:
* To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent customer service.
* To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
* Promote the business to new and existing clients to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
* Provide accurate information to internal operations staff in order that all relevant administration can be completed efficiently.
* Be up-to-date on current developments in the market and information on competitors.
Requirements:
* Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
* Air and Sea Freight experience.
* Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
* Ability to bring business would be advantageous.
* Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.
* Full right to live and work in the UK.
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