Airfreight Business Development Manager

Airfreight Business Development Manager

Location: Hounslow

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Commission

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Airfreight Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing international logistics business with an ambitious growth strategy.

This is a commercially focused role for someone with a strong freight forwarding background who enjoys winning new business, developing client relationships and building a sales pipeline from the ground up.

You will have the autonomy to identify new opportunities, engage prospective customers and develop long-term commercial relationships, working closely with an experienced leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and cold calling.
• Build, manage and convert a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop new and existing customer relationships through face-to-face meetings, telephone and online communication.
• Understand customer requirements and develop effective logistics solutions to meet their needs.
• Present the company's freight forwarding and logistics services to prospective and existing clients.
• Work towards and exceed agreed sales and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a high level of customer service and successful delivery of solutions.
• Stay informed on market developments and identify opportunities for further growth.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years' experience within freight forwarding, ideally with a strong airfreight background.
• Proven experience in new business development and winning new clients.
• A confident and professional telephone manner.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with a tenacious, target-driven approach.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including spreadsheet and CRM systems.
• A flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £70,000 salary, dependent on experience.
• Commission/bonus opportunity.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team.
• Private medical care.
• 5% employer pension contribution, based on a 5% employee contribution.
• Free gym membership.
• Company social events and regular employee rewards.
• Free snacks, drinks and regular payday treats.
• A genuine opportunity to make an impact and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Airfreight Business Development Manager looking to join a growing freight forwarding business where commercial performance and new ideas are valued.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit our website.