Business Development Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Your focus will be on getting out there, opening doors and turning opportunities into long-term, profitable client relationships.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Drive new business development within the freight forwarding industry
• Identify, pursue and convert new sales opportunities
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Grow revenue and consistently achieve sales targets
• Develop and manage an active sales pipeline
• Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial presentations
• Negotiate and close new business
• Grow existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional business
• Identify market opportunities and keep up to date with industry trends
• Work closely with internal operations teams to deliver the right solutions to clients

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 8+ years' experience in Business Development / Sales
• Strong experience within Freight Forwarding / Clearing & Forwarding
• Proven track record of winning new business
• Strong knowledge of the freight and logistics industry
• Established industry network and client relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• A proactive, target-driven and results-focused approach
• The confidence and ability to engage decision-makers and close deals

If you have the experience, network and commercial drive to make an impact in freight forwarding, we'd like to hear from you.

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