Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Slough
Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE) + Commission + Car Allowance
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