Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Manchester
Salary: 75k + Car Allowance + Commission

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role in the Manchester area? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector within the UK. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business.

Package Benefits:

• Flexible working - managing own diary and week.
• Commission Scheme.
• Car Allowance/Company Car.
• Work Laptop and Phone.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Funded Health Care Package.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through effective sales skills and relationship management
• Implement sales strategies to develop short-term and long-term target accounts
• Exceed new business sales targets, including revenue and gross profit
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise sales opportunities and deliver exceptional customer service
• Represent the organisation at expos and within the local/regional community

Key Requirements

• Proven track record of Business Development within various sectors in freight forwarding and logistics
• Experience in generating new business opportunities and implementing sales strategies
• Proficiency in reporting processes and CRM systems

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.