Senior Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

A leading freight company is looking for a proactive and results-oriented Business Development Manager to spearhead growth efforts in their freight division. This key position involves identifying new business prospects, cultivating client relationships, and increasing revenue through both domestic and international freight services. The preferred candidate will have solid knowledge of logistics, supply chain management, and the competitive freight forwarding market.

Must have previous experience in Freight OR Logistics

• Monday to Friday 0800hrs - 1600hrs
• Remote Working
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets via cold calling.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and can adapt to various situations
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service
• Highly organised with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong team player
• Good telephone manner
• Monitoring shipments