Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarder

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarder

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Providing B2B businesses the chance to save time & money on your domestic/ international shipping by giving you access to the biggest carriers like…

Company Description

Airo Sail t/a World Options is the UK's leading shipping company offering Air, Sea and European by Road freight services. We also provide access to our shipping portal that allows businesses who ship parcels regularly domestically or Internationally to compare quotes from top carriers, book deliveries with ease, print shipping labels seamlessly, and track shipments throughout their journey. The platform integrates with e-commerce stores and marketplaces for a seamless shipping experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid or remote role for a Business Development Manager or Freight Account Manager - Sales at Airo Sail t/a World Options and you will be in charge of growing our new AIR & Sea Freight division. The role is based in Leicester but offers work-from-home flexibility. The Business Development Manager will play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you’ll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• At least 2 years experience in the logistics or shipping industry
• Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success.
• You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Knowledge of e-commerce and marketplace integrations
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them

What can we offer in return?

• Competitive Salary Plus Car allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm
• Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that that allows you to manage your own dairy and workload (Remote/ On-Site)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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