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Business Development Manager
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding)
Sutton Coldfield
Up to £45,000 + excellent benefits
Are you ready to take your career in freight forwarding to the next level?
Our client, a leading global logistics provider with a reputation for exceptional service, is looking for a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact-driving new business, building long‑term partnerships, and playing a key role in the company's continued success.
What's on offer
Salary up to £45,000
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Clear opportunities for career progression
What you'll do
Proactively identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in freight forwarding.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to handover, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
Build strong, long‑lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Respond to inbound enquiries and create tailored quotations.
Arrange and lead productive client meetings to understand and deliver their logistical needs.
Drive marketing initiatives across social media platforms to generate interest and leads.
Consistently meet and exceed sales and GP targets.
What we're looking for
Proven success in Business Development within the freight forwarding industry (2-3 years' experience minimum).
Strong background in Air / Road / Sea operations.
A track record of exceeding monthly GP targets.
Confident, persuasive communicator and skilled negotiator.
Self‑motivated, driven, and resilient-able to thrive under pressure and work independently.
Excellent organisational, administrative, and customer service skills.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
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