Freight Sales Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom DHL Global Forwarding Full time

37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 09:00 to 17:30 | Hybrid Working

Unlock Your Potential in the Air Freight Sector with DHL Global Forwarding

As a seasoned professional in the Air Freight sector, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and drive sales success with our esteemed company, DHL Global Forwarding. With a strong reputation as one of the world's top freight forwarders, we offer competitive bespoke solutions that will enable you to make a lasting impression and secure new business opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Quarterly sales bonus scheme
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Pension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
  • Support with self-development and career opportunities
  • Charity and volunteering support through DHL Foundation
  • Reward & Recognition awards

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our business development team, you'll be responsible for identifying freight service sales opportunities with businesses across the South of the UK. With a focus on Air Freight, you'll have the flexibility to work from home, at our Hayes branch at Heathrow Airport, and at customers' offices.

  • Identify and act on new business opportunities
  • Create and present bespoke solutions to potential customers
  • Negotiate contracts and close new deals
  • Participate in the implementation phase and ensure a smooth handover to branch teams
  • Establish collaborative inter-departmental relationships
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers to ensure repeat business
  • Update pipelines of opportunities generated from leads

Requirements

Essential Experience

Business development/sales within a freight forwarding/import & export environment is essential. You must have:

  • Multimodal freight services knowledge, including air freight
  • Knowledge of local markets and industries, as well as contacts within the freight/logistics sector
  • A full UK driver's licence, as this role involves travel

What We Offer

At DHL Global Forwarding, we're committed to supporting your career growth and providing a dynamic work environment. If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.



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