Experience in Ocean Freight and looking for your next step ?
Role Overview
You will be responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and driving revenue growth within the sales department. This role offers a competitive salary structure with significant earning potential based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the brand.
- Negotiate rates and service agreements in line with company policies.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients.
- Conduct thorough needs analysis to tailor freight solutions to client requirements.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients across various freight modes (air, ocean, road).
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in freight forwarding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
- Conduct sales presentations and negotiate contracts.
- Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure service excellence.
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
Performance Targets
- Minimum 20 calls per day to new prospects (when in the office / WFH)
- Minimum 12 appointments per week (4 per day across 3 days, via Teams or face-to-face) Weekly reporting of sales activity and pipeline
- Active use of CRM for tracking and follow-up
- Minimum £51k per quarter for the first 12 months
- 100% follow-up on all quotes or proposals within 2 working days
- 85%+ of onboarded clients retained after 6 months
- At least 1 additional service (mode or lane) per existing client within 6 months
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in business development in Freight industry
- Strong attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Dedication and commitment required
- Commercially aware and results-driven
- Proactive and solution-focused
Benefits
- Base Salary: £50,000 per annum
- Car Allowance:£500 per month added to salary
- Commission: 10% on all generated profit.
- Year 1 Target Earnings: £206,000 (based on performance) 4 x salary + car
Ready to take your skills to the next level?
Apply today and become an essential part of the team. Call 0121 592 0289 – Speak with Charley Booth or Michelle Bastock @ Your-Recruiters Limited
Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.
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Michelle Bastock
Michelle was the first managing consultant for Your Recruiters, when she joined the company in April 2024. Her credibility in commercial recruitment is underpinned by 18.5 years’ service with her last agency and 30 years’ experience working almost exclusively in the West Midlands region.
She loves the challenge of delivering complex temp staff recruitment campaigns in customer services and call centres while balancing this with finding game-changing candidates for permanent roles in sales, marketing, finance, IT, and other sectors.
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Role Overview
You will be responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and driving revenue growth within the sales department. This role offers a competitive salary structure with significant earning potential based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the brand.
- Negotiate rates and service agreements in line with company policies.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients.
- Conduct thorough needs analysis to tailor freight solutions to client requirements.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients across various freight modes (air, ocean, road).
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in freight forwarding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
- Conduct sales presentations and negotiate contracts.
- Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure service excellence.
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
Performance Targets
- Minimum 20 calls per day to new prospects (when in the office / WFH)
- Minimum 12 appointments per week (4 per day across 3 days, via Teams or face-to-face) Weekly reporting of sales activity and pipeline
- Active use of CRM for tracking and follow-up
- Minimum £51k per quarter for the first 12 months
- 100% follow-up on all quotes or proposals within 2 working days
- 85%+ of onboarded clients retained after 6 months
- At least 1 additional service (mode or lane) per existing client within 6 months
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in business development in Freight industry
- Strong attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Dedication and commitment required
- Commercially aware and results-driven
- Proactive and solution-focused
Benefits
- Base Salary: £50,000 per annum
- Car Allowance:£500 per month added to salary
- Commission: 10% on all generated profit.
- Year 1 Target Earnings: £206,000 (based on performance) 4 x salary + car
Ready to take your skills to the next level?
Apply today and become an essential part of the team. Call 0121 592 0289 – Speak with Charley Booth or Michelle Bastock @ Your-Recruiters Limited
Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.
Meet Your Recruiter:

Michelle Bastock
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She loves the challenge of delivering complex temp staff recruitment campaigns in customer services and call centres while balancing this with finding game-changing candidates for permanent roles in sales, marketing, finance, IT, and other sectors.
