Job Description
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our client who are a known freight forwarder who operate across the whole of the UK.\n\nYou will be responsible for supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable freight customers, as well looking for customers with customs requirements.\n\nBenefits:\n\nGuaranteed salary starting from £45,000 depending on experience\nUncapped commission scheme on new accounts\nCompany mobile phone\nCar allowance or Company Car\nDiscounted gym membership for the gym on site\nContributory pension scheme\n25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public HolidaysDay-to-day:\n\nSupport the growth of the business by sourcing new, regular trading, and profitable road, sea, air, and courier freight customers, as well as customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements.\nIdentify and convert potential opportunities, new clients, and markets, while exploring additional ways to better serve existing clients.\nSupport the operations team with account management to ensure a personable and tailored service delivery to all clients brought on board.\nEnsure clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximizing them whenever possible.\nTravel to meet with potential and existing customers.Requirements:\n\nPrevious experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in Sea, Road and Air freight sales\nGood understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics\nStrong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations\nOutstanding customer service skills\nStrong negotiation skills\nThe ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals\nThe ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player\nThe ability to keep self-motivated\nHigh attention to detail\nAccountability to yourself and others\nAnalytical and ambitious\n High IT literacy skills\nWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.\n\nWR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy