Business Development Manager (Midlands) – International Freight Forwarding

at  Yusen Logistics UK

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City:
Northampton
Department
Business Development
Salary
Salary of between £50,000 - £65,000 and a £6000 car allowance
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
40
Business Development Manager (Midlands) – International Freight Forwarding
Remote (with travel throughout the UK)
The Company
Yusen Logistics is aiming to be the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. We’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working remotely.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum DOE
• Car allowance of £6,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme
• Permanent Health Insurance cover (40% of salary cover)
• Pension scheme – 6% matched employer contribution
• Comprehensive private family health cover
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for unpaid leave
• Up to 10 days international remote working
• Critical Illness Cover
• Access to the MyStrength Wellbeing App
• Free online Fitness Platform – Pilates, Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, and more
• Employee benefits including free eye tests, up to 25% off gym memberships, and high street vouchers
• 24/7 online GP and mental health support service
• Tailored development and career opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven logistics sales professional with experience in international freight forwarding and a thorough knowledge of the UK air and ocean freight market to join our innovative team.
Alongside uncapped earning potential, you’ll discover career progression prospects so both your financial and career aspirations can be achieved.
What’s more, you will have the perfect platform to showcase your expertise as you to drive business growth and establish yourself as a key contributor to our ongoing success.
So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our ambitious vision, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will create sales opportunities for our freight forwarding activities with businesses primarily across the Midlands.
Specifically, you will focus on new business acquisition, taking on a hunter mentality and proactively seeking opportunities for growth, increased market share and enhanced revenue.
To achieve your goals, you’ll target a pipeline of qualified potential clients as well as generating international sales leads. You’ll work with the management team to identify opportunities, creating targeted management plans for specific products and consistently pursue targets.
About You

To be considered as a Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Extensive sales experience within a multi-national freight forwarding company
• Proven track record of closing major opportunities
• Strong knowledge of the UK air and ocean freight market
• Commercial mindset with a history of new business development
• Excellent ability to identify leads and convert them into opportunities
• Analytical skills to present recommendations effectively
• Self-confidence and results-driven mindset
• A full, valid driving licence (travel will be required)

The closing date for this role is 1st of March 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Freight Forwarding Sales Manager, Freight Acquisition Manager, International Freight Sales Executive, BDM, or Logistics Sales Manager.
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