Sales / Business Development Manager
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE Car Allowance + Commission Structure + Benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (Hybrid working available after probation)
About the Business
Join a well-established UK division of a Danish parent company, operating successfully for over 50 years. With offices in Trafford Park, Aberdeen, and Heathrow, they are actively expanding services across Air, Sea, Road, and Courier logistics. Their General Cargo Division has experienced significant growth, with a 50% revenue increase in 2024 alone.
About the Team
Be part of a dynamic and growing team where your input shapes the direction of the business who value individuals who take ownership, provide rapid solutions, and build trust with clients. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact and advance your career within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Hunter / Sales
* NOT account managers.
* Profile is for sales able to hunt new logos and hand over to operations – Topline revenue increase.
* Selling predominantly Air/Sea/Courier services for the company.
* Expectation to upsell all services the company offers.
* Mix of own generated leads and upselling/new selling to existing & known clients/prospects. We have CRM system with 3000+ leads available to canvass.
* National remit – not limited to any UK territory.
* Reporting to Country Manager / Regional sales director.
The ideal candidate
* 3-5 years’ experience of selling air/sea/courier services within a global forwarder setup.
* Consistently hitting or exceeding sales KPIs
* Self-motivated and ability to consistently build and manage own sales pipeline
Benefits Package
* Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE Car Allowance + Commission Structure + Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions increasing to 8% over the next two years (currently at 5%).
* Hybrid working option: up to 2 days per week from home after successful probation, subject to agreement with line manager