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Freight Business Development Manager

Manchester | Permanent | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Freight - Retained – Confidential – Hybrid

Our client is engaged with a global Logistics company in search of a Freight Business Development Manager.

As Freight Business Development Manager your primary responsibility will be to lead the expansion and growth of the Company’s freight business. This role involves identifying business opportunities, cultivating relationships with customers, negotiating contracts, and developing strategies to enhance the Company’s position in the freight logistics industry.

Key areas of focus:

 •  Developing and implementing effective strategies for air and sea freight services.
 •  Collaborating with customers to optimise freight routes and ensuring cost effective shipping solutions.
 •  Identifying and targeting potential customers for freight services.
 •  Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers.
 •  Developing and maximising revenue opportunities and leads by pursuing undeveloped areas.
 •  Prospecting new business opportunities.
 •  Work towards achieving individual sales targets and KPIs.
 •  Implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business growth.
 •  Closing deals and securing contracts.
 •  Conducting thorough market research to identify global opportunities and trends in freight logistics.
 •  Analysing industry data, shipping routes, market dynamics and competitor activities.
 •  Preparing weekly/monthly figures of sales activity.

Looking for someone with proven experience in air/sea freight business development, sales, or related field who demonstrates proficiency in navigating market dynamics and industry trends. Exceptional negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with the capacity to cultivate and sustain client relationships.
You will have a results-oriented mindset, emphasizing the attainment and surpassing of sales objectives. You will be a strategic thinker and have strong problem-solving skills, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM software.
Flexibility for travel and holding a UK driving license are essential. Experience in logistics sales and a degree in business or marketing are desirable but not mandatory.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work in one of the UK’s fastest-growing logistics companies. This could be the chance to springboard your career.

This role is remote based but will require regular travel to the Manchester office.

This role has an exciting package on offer.

If this opportunity resonates with your career aspirations and you have the skill set required, please send your updated CV