Business Development Manager (Air Freight / Remote)

Business Development Manager (Air Freight / Remote)

£40,000 – £50,000 (OTE £90,000+) + £5,000 Car Allowance + Remote Working + Training on Sea / Road Freight + Progression + Company Benefits + Commission

Manchester – Remote / 1 Day a Week in the Office | North West Patch

Are you a Business Development Manager with a background in Air Freight Forwarding, looking to win new business, develop key customer relationships and maximise your earning potential within a global logistics organisation?

This global freight forwarding and logistics business operates across international markets, providing a wide range of transport and supply chain solutions to customers across multiple sectors. They are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Business Development Manager who can drive new business growth, with a particular focus on Air Freight solutions across the North West.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business, developing target accounts and building a strong sales pipeline across your designated territory. You will work closely with branch operations, marketing and telesales teams to develop tailored customer solutions, with opportunities to expand your knowledge of Sea and Road Freight through further training.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager from an Air Freight Forwarding background, with a proven track record of winning new business and developing long-term customer relationships.

The Role:

• Win new business with a focus on Air Freight solutions

• Build and manage a pipeline of target accounts across the North West

• Drive revenue and gross profit growth

• Develop long-term relationships with key customers

• Work closely with Operations, Telesales and Marketing

• Attend industry events and maintain accurate CRM records

• Receive training to develop knowledge of Sea and Road Freight

• Work collaboratively across the wider business to support regional sales targets

• Remote working, with one day a week in the Manchester office

The Person:

• Business Development within Air Freight

• Commutable to the Manchester office one day a week

• Based within the North West

Reference: BBBH27516

Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Logistics, International Freight, Supply Chain, Account Management, Sales Manager, Commercial, Manchester, North West, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Liverpool, Remote, Hybrid

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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