Business Development Manager

Tilbury, Essex
Alchemy Global Talent Solutions

Business Development Manager – Tilbury, Essex

Join a thriving logistics team in Tilbury, Essex as a proactive Business Development Manager, specialising in sea, air, and road freight sales.

This role is perfect for a dynamic individual with a solid knowledge of the global freight industry and a passion for driving business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Proactively sourcing your own business leads and following up on leads from Sales and Operations teams.
• Generating new sales opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for both imports and exports.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Negotiating contracts and pricing effectively to secure profitable deals.
• Conducting market research to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and service delivery.
• Attending client meetings and field visits to promote services and close sales.
• Maintaining accurate records of sales activities and client interactions using Microsoft Office tools.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
• Bringing in transferable business where possible to enhance company growth.
• Working flexibly both in-office and in the field as required.
• Adapting to industry changes and contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least two years’ experience selling sea, air, and road freight in a forwarding environment.
• Strong sales and business development skills with a proven track record.
• Good overall knowledge of the global freight and forwarding industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Friendly, confident, and collaborative team player.
• Excellent English and Maths skills.
• Ability to bring in transferable business is a distinct advantage.

Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.