Business Development Manager - Freight

Business Development Manager – Freight 

Offering a salary of up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience.

Previous experience within Freight Business Development is essential. 

Based in West Midlands (B75). 

We are currently working with a Freight Forwarder who are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with experience within Business Development/Sales, particularly within the freight industry. 

The successful candidate will generate sales through the introduction of new customers and developing a client base. 

Duties of the Business Development Manager will include:

• Generation and follow-up of sales leads, meeting potential and existing customers. 
• Providing quotations where necessary and negotiating costs through. 
• Build and maintain relationships with overseas agents.
• Offer an exceptional standard of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Arranging and attending sales meetings. 
• Gaining verified information on existing and potential clients’ freight requirements.
• Presenting sales tenders.
• Account management. 

This role requires a candidate who: 

• Has experience within a sales role, within the freight industry. 
• Excellent working knowledge of all freight modes, covering sea, air and road, across both imports and exports.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines and strives to achieve targets and KPIs. 

Our client is looking for a candidate who has previous Business Development experience, however they are open to candidates with very strong freight experience who possess a strong, can-do attitude.