Freight BDM in Folkestone

Freight BDM – South East – Salary starting from £45,000 DOE

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our client who are a known freight forwarder who operate across the whole of the UK.

You will be responsible for supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable freight customers, as well looking for customers with customs requirements.

Job type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Guaranteed salary starting from £45,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped commission scheme on new accounts
• Company mobile phone
• Car allowance
• Discounted gym membership for the gym on site
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays

Day-to-day:

• Support the growth of the business by sourcing new, regular trading, and profitable road, sea, air, and courier freight customers, as well as customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements.
• Identify and convert potential opportunities, new clients, and markets, while exploring additional ways to better serve existing clients.
• Support the operations team with account management to ensure a personable and tailored service delivery to all clients brought on board.
• Ensure clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximizing them whenever possible.
• Travel to meet with potential and existing customers.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in Sea, Road and Air freight sales
• Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• The ability to keep self-motivated
• High attention to detail
• Accountability to yourself and others
• Analytical and ambitious
• High IT literacy skills

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