Business Development Manager

Davies Turner PLC.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Birmingham. This role involves generating leads, developing sales plans, and maintaining strong client relationships within the freight industry. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales background in freight forwarding, excellent negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of logistics processes. The company offers benefits such as 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays, life cover, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Life cover

Profit related pay

Defined contribution pension scheme

Car Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is essential.
• Proven sales/BDM background in freight forwarding required.
• Strong understanding of customs and logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and close deals through outreach.
• Develop sales plans and meet revenue goals.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare and present pricing quotes.
• Work closely with operations and customer service.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

Sales/Business Development background

Understanding of import/export and logistics

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Customer-centric approach

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Business Development Manager - Birmingham

Coleshill, Birmingham

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join their freight team based in Coleshill.

Location: Coleshill, B46 1DT
Salary: TBC
Job Type: Full -Time, Permanent
Job Title: Business development Manager

Business Development Manager - The Role:

Based within the Freight department you will work as part of a team and be responsible for the below:

• Generate leads through networking, market research, and outreach; close deals for new and existing accounts.
• Develop and execute sales plans to meet revenue goals, identify target accounts, and stay informed on market conditions.
• Build strong relationships, understand client needs, and ensure high satisfaction.
• Prepare and present quotes/tenders, negotiate pricing, and finalize contracts.
• Work closely with operations, pricing, and customer service teams for effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales activity and performance reports.
• Attend trade shows and events to promote services and build brand awareness.

This position is based in Coleshill which is easily commutable from Tamworth, Solihull, Nuneaton and Birmingham. Our offices are opposite Coleshill Parkway Railway Station which offers a direct link to Birmingham Grand Central and Nuneaton.

Business Development Manager - You:

Experience within the freight forwarding industry is essential, suitable candidates should have:

• A Proven sales/BDM background in freight forwarding (air, sea, road).
• A Strong understanding of import/export, customs, and logistics processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Required to be commercially minded with a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet targets.

In addition, you must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor work permits.

Business Development Manager - Benefits*:

• Start of 25 days holidays plus bank Holidays (This increases with length of service)
• Life cover
• Profit related pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Car Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

To apply for this exciting Business Development Manager Opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now.

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