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Business Development Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Multimodal Freight Forwarding - £40,000 - £60,000
  
 About the Role
  
 Our client, a well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their Aberdeen office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with experience in the freight and logistics sector to play a key role in developing new business opportunities and driving revenue growth.
  
 The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business across road, sea, and air freight services, building long-term customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to expand the company's market presence.
  
 Business Development Manager - The Details
  
Competitive basic salary of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience 
Attractive and uncapped commission structure with strong earning potential 
Immediate start available 
Opportunity to join a respected and growing freight forwarding business 
Supportive management team and long-term career progression opportunities 
Office-based role in Aberdeen with a collaborative working environment   Business Development Manager - Requirements
  
Proven business development or sales experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain services 
Strong knowledge of one or more freight modes, including road, sea, and air freight 
Demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets 
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills 
Commercially minded with strong relationship-building abilities 
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven 
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively 
Strong IT and CRM system proficiency 
Experience selling multimodal freight solutions 
Existing network of contacts within relevant industries 
Understanding of customs procedures and international trade 
Experience working with import and export freight services   Business Development Manager - Responsibilities 
  
Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across multimodal freight forwarding services 
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets 
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers 
Conduct sales meetings, presentations, and negotiations with decision-makers 
Prepare and present tailored freight and logistics solutions to clients 
Generate and manage quotations, proposals, and tender submissions 
Work closely with operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery 
Develop strong relationships with customers to maximise retention and account growth 
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities 
Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline management through CRM systems 
Represent the company professionally at industry events and networking opportunities  This role would suit an experienced freight forwarding sales professional, account manager, or business development specialist who thrives on winning new business and developing long-term client partnerships. Whether your background is primarily in road, sea, air, or a combination of freight modes, our client is keen to speak with commercially driven individuals looking to take the next step in their career.
  
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