At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business in freight forwarding across Europe and build strong customer relationships.
- Company: Leading international freight forwarding and logistics specialist.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, commission scheme, hybrid working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth with a supportive and innovative company culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the fast-paced logistics industry.
- Qualifications: Sales experience in freight forwarding and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 customers
Requirements
- 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 environment
Salary & Benefits
- Negotiable salary depending on experience
- Commission scheme
- Company car or car allowance
- Hybrid working (minimum one day per week in the office, ideally two)
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Contributory private healthcare
- Long service reward scheme
- Referral bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Business Development Manager - Freight in Kent employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Join a leading player in the HVAC sector as a Chiller Engineer in Kent, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries ranging from £40-47k, generous holiday allowances, and travel expenses covered, this role offers not just a job, but a rewarding career path in a thriving industry. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a dynamic team environment while contributing to impactful projects across the South East.
Contact Details:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
