Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Business Development Manager: Freight Forwarding – Permanent – Portsmouth

We are looking for a Business Development Manager, who specialises in Freight Forwarding, to join our client to manage the start to finish process of the clients forwarding needs.
The role will consist of building up a sales pipeline, tracking and managing the complete sales process end to end, from opportunity qualification to closure of new business, whilst also collaborating closely with the members of the inside team on finding ways to improve team performance and exceed sales targets.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years field sales experience, within the Freight Forwarding sector
• Experience in road, sea and air freight operations
• An established customer portfolio that will come with them
• Ability to generate new leads, form good relationships and effectively close deals
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK Drivers License

This role is working Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 with flexibility. Alongside a competitive salary, there is a generous commission-based bonus scheme plus company car on offer.