Energy / Utlities, Recruitment, Business Services, Business Services
Salary:
£60,000 - £110,000 Annual
Location:
City, Manchester
Description:
Our client, an excelling freight forwarding and logistics organisation, with management of regular commercial freight logistics and specialising in providing comprehensive services for the movement of high- niche market products, are looking to recruit a talented Freight Forwarding Sales Executive / Business Development Manager, to be based remotely and reporting into one of the following offices - London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow.
The hiring managers are open to applications from junior level to senior level business development executives who have a proven track record in freight forwarding sales, particularly of air and ocean import / export freight forwarding services.
On Offer:
Industry leading base salaries up to £110K
Fantastic gross profit commission structure - paid each quarter and 10% for life of client, not just a set period of time like the industry standard.
An exciting opportunity to join a world class logistics company with great potential for future growth
Remote based role
A fantastic car allowance and more
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Freight Forwarding Sales Executive / Business Development Manager is responsible for acquiring freight forwarding business; maintaining existing business and pro-actively penetrate the existing customer base to grow business and relationships within a set region.
Represent the Company to new & existing customers in person or by phone/email/video conference
Actively sell the Company s air & ocean freight forwarding service portfolio or designated focus area s to existing and potential customers
Increase sales and gross profit for the company in general related to air & ocean freght forwarding services
Be aware of and (pro)actively act according to the Company s Mission Statement and make new & existing customers aware of it.
To Be Considered:
Proven track record of selling air and / or freight forwarding services
Negotiating and influencing skills
Ability to generate new leads related to air and / or ocean freight forwarding services
Ability to generate new business / sales related to air and / or ocean freight forwarding services
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated with good time management skills
High MS Office skills.
Service-oriented.
Ability to work effectively, independently, cross-functionally, and in a team environment
A high level of energy with a "can-do" positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
