Business Development Manager – Air & Ocean

Salary: £50000 – £55000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for a dedicated sales representative to work from our client’s Manchester branch, to apply their strong global logistics background to generate and secure new business. This sales role is key to delivering new air and ocean freight business for a top 25 global freight forwarder.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Build and develop your own sales pipeline in line with the companies commercial goals
• Deliver new air and ocean freight business to meet or exceed the targets set
• Arrange and attend client visits both remotely and in person
• Completing spot and regular quotations with the support of the internal sales team and lead on tender opportunities and submissions
• Actively engage customers with consultative sales techniques to provide mutual benefit positive customer experiences
• Work closely with operations, procurement and accounts to deliver results

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience within Freight Forwarding in Air & Ocean logistics
• Must be enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated
• Be a consistent ‘new business’ winner
• A person who thrives in a target driven environment
• Ability to lead in meetings and achieve set meeting targets
• Good knowledge of MS Office products
• Knowledge of Cargowise One (desirable)

Benefits/Package:

• Basic Salary up to £55,000 + Commission + £6,000 Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• A role in a top 25 global freight forwarder with real career progression