Business Development Manager {Freight Forwarding

2 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Business Development Manager {Freight Forwarding}

Newcastle upon Tyne

£50,000 - £70,000 + Commission + Company Benefits

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in Freight Forwarding looking to join a newly established team in the UK, where you will play a strategically vital role in really accelerating the companies success across the UK?

Do you want the opportunity to work in a growing, multi-national company, who have over 25 years experience and a global network spanning 60 countries operating services via Air, Road, and Sea freight worldwide.

On offer is a fantastic opportunity for a business development manager to come in and help grow the business by attracting new clients all over the UK, so this role would really suit someone with the determination and ambition to drive the company forward.

In this role the successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing and maintaining the existing customer base, actively sourcing new business and helping to develop other business activities within the company with the objective of increasing revenue and improving profitability.

This role would suit someone with sales experience in a freight forwarding that is looking to play an instrumental role in really kickstarting a UK's operation.

The Role:

Develop and grow existing customer accounts by ensuring all business opportunities have been explored.
Identifying new opportunities
Negotiating contractsThe Person:

Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager experience
Local to NewcastleReference Number: BBBH71077

Key Words: Business development, Manager, Sales, Transport, Logistics, Manager, Business Manager , Commission, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Freight, Freight forwarding, Customs

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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