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Business Development Manager - Freight

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Folkestone, Kent

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Location: Folkestone
 Salary: Negotiable DOE

Our client specialise in international freight forwarding and logistics providing road, sea, air, customs, warehousing, and courier solutions.

They are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their commercial team, with a primary focus on developing new European road freight business whilst identifying opportunities across their wider service offering.

Job Overview

Develop new business across road, sea, air, and courier freight, as well as customs and warehousing services
Identify and convert new customers and profitable business opportunities
Support the operations team with account management to deliver a tailored service to customers
Build and develop relationships with new and existing customers
Ensure profitable margins are achieved across customer accounts
Travel to meet with prospective and existing customersRequirements

Previous sales experience within a freight forwarding or logistics business is essential
Proven experience selling road, sea, or air freight services
European road freight experience would be advantageous
Good understanding of transport and worldwide logistics
Excellent customer service, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to build strong relationships both over the phone and face-to-face
Ability to work within a fast-paced environmentSalary & Benefits

Negotiable salary depending on experience
Commission scheme
Company car or car allowance
Hybrid working (minimum 2 days a month in the office)
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Contributory private healthcare
Long service reward scheme
Referral bonus scheme
Employee Assistance ProgrammeBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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