Senior Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

6 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom GRG Executive Search Full time

About GRG Executive Search

We are exclusively partnering a growing SME freight forwarding business in search of a talented Senior Commercial Manager to drive commercial strategy and foster growth in the sales team.

Job Overview:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets and market expansion.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for growth.

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Strong Commercial Freight Forwarding Background
  • Proven track record in commercial management within the freight forwarding sector

We estimate the salary for this role to be around £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets and market expansion.
  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Sales Leadership: Lead the sales team in prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals.
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs to track and report on commercial performance, making adjustments as necessary.


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