Business Development Manager - Customs Sector
Location: Dover
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 (based on experience) + Annual Bonus
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary of up to £45,000 (based on experience)
* Annual performance bonus
* Bupa private healthcare
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Free on-site parking
* Hybrid working
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong understanding of customs and logistics ? We're looking for a commercially minded professional to help grow our client base, expand our services, and strengthen our presence within the customs and freight forwarding sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and develop new business opportunities in customs clearance and freight services
* Build and maintain strong relationships with importers, exporters, and logistics partners
* Present tailored solutions based on client needs and compliance requirements
* Collaborate with operations and customs teams to ensure service excellence
* Stay up to date with customs regulations and international trade developments
* Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
* Achieve sales targets and contribute to strategic growth plans
About You:
* Proven experience in business development or sales within the customs, freight, or logistics industry
* Solid understanding of customs clearance processes and international trade compliance
* Confident communicator with excellent client-facing and negotiation skills
* Proactive, results-driven, and comfortable working independently
* Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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