Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location:

Leeds

Salary: £80k OTE

My client is looking for a results driven, Business Development Manager to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector.

The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business. Knowledge and experience with Air and/or Ocean Freight is essential.

Package Benefits:

Flexible working - managing own diary and week
Car Allowance.
Commission scheme
Contributory Pension scheme.
On-site Parking for the Office.
Excellent training programme.
Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent customer service.
To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
Promote the business to new and existing clients to help grow the Freight Forwarding sector.
Provide accurate information to internal operations staff in order that all relevant administration can be completed efficiently.
Be up-to-date on current developments in the market and information on competitors.

Requirements:

Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
Air Freight/Ocean Freight experience.
Experience working for a freight forwarding company

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