Job Type: Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 + HUGE Comms
Sector: Sales / Business Development / New Business Sales / Freight Forwarding
Job Reference: SN1385999
A Business Development Manager is required to join a multi-site Freight Forwarder for their office in Liverpool. The Business Development Manager will have worked for a Freight Forwarder and will have experience within Operations, Key Accounts Management, and New Business Sales. Responsible for the identification, acquisition, development, and retention of a customer base within the Air, Sea & Rail freight modes. You will be fully accountable for the growth of GP across these modes in line with a structured sales scheme.
The Package
£30K – £45K basic - Depending on experience – Uncapped Comms – Six Figure Earnings!
The Business Development Manager Role:
1. This will be primarily an office & field-based role.
2. Achieve new business sales targets by developing relationships with new (and lapsed) customers.
3. Generate own leads and opportunities and follow up on any leads and referrals resulting from Company Operations activity.
4. Own the sales process from lead generation to closing the sale.
5. Negotiate sale (price, costs, delivery, and specifications) with buyers and close the sale.
6. Effectively interact with the Operations team.
7. Understand the Company’s products, services, and pricing structures.
8. Maintain sales pipeline using CRM software.
9. Maintain a monthly personal sales activity plan.
The Business Development Manager Requirements:
MUST have Freight Operations experience.
• Preferable previous experience in a sales or key account management role at a freight forwarder.
• Skilled at Freight quotations and rate negotiations.
• An excellent communicator both written and verbally.
• Excellent IT skills.
Our client offers a fantastic Basic Salary + Commissions and Benefits package that is the best in the industry and is negotiable dependent upon previous industry experience. This is a modern, dynamic business looking to secure the services of a bright Sales professional looking for their next big break!
They offer excellent working conditions and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge in a business that offers you support, but also the freedom to manage your own desk, please – APPLY NOW for an informal chat.
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