Business Development Manager

Global business development manager – Logistics Company

We are looking for a confident, motivated Global BDM to join a growing logistics company on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to step into a hands-on, high-impact role with a fast-growing, Employee owned (EOT) business. This is a customer-facing role suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities and promoting logistics services to customers across international markets. As an employee of an employee-owned business you effectively become a part owner of the business and will receive a percentage of the profits.

About the role

As a Global BDM, you will support business growth by contacting and visiting potential customers, promoting logistics, transport and international freight services, developing new leads and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. You will work closely with the global operations team to ensure customer enquiries are handled professionally, and global sales opportunities are followed through effectively.

Key responsibilities

· Identifying and approaching potential customers who may require logistics, transport, distribution or international freight services

· Contacting customers by phone, email and in person to introduce services and generate global sales opportunities

· Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers across different markets

· Understanding customer requirements and liaising with the operations team to provide suitable logistics and freight solutions

· Following up leads, enquiries and quotations in a timely and professional manner

· Recording accurate customer details, call notes and sales activity on the relevant systems

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths

What we’re looking for

· Previous experience must be in Global / international sales or operations, business development, customer service in a freight environment

· Experience or knowledge of logistics, transport, distribution, freight forwarding or international shipping

· A strong understanding of incoterms and their relevance

· Confident manner with strong communication and relationship-building skills

· Comfortable speaking with customers, identifying needs and presenting suitable logistics solutions

· Good attention to detail when recording information, following up actions and managing customer enquiries

· Basic Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn internal systems

Hours, location and pay

This is an onsite role based in Cheadle Hulme, with travel to meet customers. The role is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. The starting salary is flexible for the right candidate with an onboarding fee for new customers. Travel expenses are covered.

To apply, please send your CV or contact us for more information.

Pay: £25,420.00-£100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person