Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager Multi Modal Freight Forwarding - Air, Road, Sea - temperature controlled logistics UK Wide | Remote with Weekly Office Visit (Feltham or Kent)
£50,000£60,000 Base + Car + Commission + Benefits
EXPERIENCE IN FREIGHT FORWARDING SALES IS ESSENTIAL A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager to join a growing and ambitious logistics provider. This role is ideal for a proven new-business hunter with strong experience selling air, sea and road freight solutions across the UK.
Reporting to the Commercial Director you will have supported autonomy to build your own pipeline, win profitable new business and develop long-term customer relationships across multiple freight services along with managing key existing accounts.
The Role Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue across air freight, ocean freight, road freight, warehousing and 3PL solutions , managing the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to onboarding.
UK-wide territory , working remotely with a weekly visit to either Feltham or Kent office .
Key Responsibilities Win new business through proactive prospecting, networking and client meetings

Sell a full portfolio of air, sea and road freight services (import & export)

Manage existing business accounts and ensuing they are using the optimum amount of services

Build and manage a strong new-business pipeline

Identify and convert profitable commercial opportunities

Present tailored logistics solutions based on customer needs

Manage the full sales cycle from first contact to onboarding

Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting

Review account performance to maximise revenue and gross profit

Work closely with Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing teams

Represent the business at industry events and exhibitions

Commission Structure Year 1: 10% GP

Year 2: 4% GP

Year 3: 1% GP

Accounts then become house accounts

Expected GP target: c.4x base salary

Experience & Skills Required Minimum 5 years sales experience within a freight forwarding company

Proven track record of winning new business in logistics

Strong knowledge of air, ocean and road freight

Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills

Commercially minded with strong analytical ability

Confident managing the full sales process independently

Self-motivated, ambitious and results-driven

Package £50,000£60,000 basic salary (DOE)

Company car or car allowance

Uncapped commission

Remote working

Apply Now If you are an experienced freight forwarding sales professional looking for a long-term opportunity with strong earning potential, apply now for immediate consideration .
Keywords:
Freight Forwarding, Business Development Manager, Freight Sales, Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Logistics Sales, Import Export, UK Sales

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Location:
London
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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