Business Development Manager

Our client is a highly successful privately owned freight forwarding company who provide Air, Sea & Road Freight Forwarding solutions on a global scale. They have an established international network, which offers customers an exceptional service at competitive prices.

Now due to growth and investment we are now recruiting for a Freight Sales Business Development Manager to join the company and its now a great time to join the team

They are very competitive with rates but mostly service orientated and sell on that, covering all aspects of the freight forwarding business.

Selling and promoting an air, ocean and road import and export service globally. They have their own brokerage department. Offering customs clearance facilities for all the UK airports with sea and trailer clearance badges all ports etc

Managing the complete sales cycle from identifying prospective clients, making your own appointments, visiting clients to sell and promote air and sea import and export services in the main worldwide.

In order to apply for this role, you will have experience of selling a multi modal freight forwarding service although we are welcoming candidates who have sold only one mode as long as this is sea or air freight.

You will be self-motivated, and sales driven with a proven track record in sales. You will possess excellent market knowledge in freight forwarding and good negotiation and closing skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £45,000 to £60,000
• Car Allowance
• Commission Scheme 15% paid on profit … for as long as they keep the account
• 22 days holiday rising with length of service +bank holidays
• Mobile and Laptop