Headford Growth UK are currently recruiting a BDM for a mid sized Freight Forwarding company based in Birmingham. The right candidate with have extensive Business Development experience in Airfreight Forwarding.

About Our Client

My client is a mid sized Freight Forwarde providing the opportunity for customers to track their international freight.

Job Description

Air & Ocean Freight Forwarding – Business Development Manager

• Driving new business and sales in Air & Ocean Freight

• Candidate must have tender, bidding and negotiation experience

• Freight Forwarding new business experience (essential)

• Proactive and manage own diary

The Successful Applicant

Air & Ocean Freight Forwarding – Business Development Manager:

• 3 years minimum experience of Freight Forwarding (mandatory)

• Demonstrate ownership to resolve challenging customer issues, escalating when necessary

• Strong relationship building skills

• Account Management experience (desirable – however this is a full business development role)

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written

• Develop and/or understand performance metrics to assist with driving business results.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment

• Entrepreneurial spirit

What’s on Offer

£35K – £50K + Company Car/Car Allowance + uncapped bonus