Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager - Bradford, UK - Up to £45,000

Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

We are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager to join our client who is a known Freight Forwarder who operates across the whole of the UK.

Job Purpose:

The Business Development manager is responsible for leading the growth of industry sales and development of new business opportunities for air, ocean & road import and export in the UK.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in Air, ocean or road 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

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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