Business Development Manager

<p>Looking for a Real Career, Not Just Another Sales Job?</p> <p>Are you currently in an entry-level sales role and looking for a genuine career with structured training, progression, and long-term earning potential?</p> <p>Perhaps you&#8217;re working in telesales and wondering what your next step is. If you have the right drive, personality, and ambition to succeed, we want to hear from you.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to join a growing Freight Forwarding company in Basildon that offers formal training, planned progression, and a genuine career path. If you&#8217;re looking for more than just another sales role and want to build a respected career within a thriving industry, this could be the perfect opportunity.</p> <p>Job Title: Business Development Manager</p> <p>Location: Basildon, Essex</p> <p>Sector: Freight Forwarding</p> <p>Type: Permanent, Full-Time</p> <p>Salary: £25,000 &#8211; £30,000 Basic Salary + Quarterly Commission + Discretionary Bonus</p> <p>What You&#8217;ll Receive</p> <ul> <li>Quarterly Commission: 2.5% of Profit (commission percentage doubles with each promotion)</li> <li>Discretionary Bonus Scheme</li> <li>David Lloyd Membership Discount</li> <li>Quarterly Company Events, including team socials, Flight Club, drinks in London and more</li> <li>Energetic and supportive sales floor environment</li> <li>Formal training programme</li> <li>Structured career development and progression opportunities</li> <li>Long-term earning potential</li> </ul> <p>About the Company</p> <p>An expanding, fast-paced Freight Forwarding company based in Basildon with an excellent reputation within the industry. The business is committed to developing talented individuals and promoting from within.</p> <p>The Role</p> <p>We are looking for a confident, driven, and ambitious individual to join the team. Previous experience in a targeted sales or telesales environment is needed along with the right attitude, personality, and desire to succeed</p> <p>Guided by your team members and an experienced Head of Desk, you will learn how to develop new business opportunities, build relationships with customers, and progress into a successful career within freight forwarding.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Contacting inbound and outbound leads via phone, email, and social media</li> <li>Making proactive sales calls daily to businesses</li> <li>Understanding customer requirements and providing suitable solutions</li> <li>Gathering market intelligence and identifying industry trends</li> <li>Promoting company services and new developments</li> </ul> <p>What We&#8217;re Looking For</p> <ul> <li>Experience in a sales or telesales environment</li> <li>Candidates with drive, personality, and ambition will be</li> <li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li> <li>A positive, confident, and determined attitude</li> <li>Self-motivated with a desire to achieve and progress</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Logistics or Freight Forwarding experience is beneficial but not essential</li> </ul> <p>This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career. Full training will be provided, and a clear progression plan is in place for ambitious individuals who want to develop their skills, increase their earnings, and move up through the business.</p> <p>If you&#8217;re looking for a role where hard work is recognised, progression is planned, and your career development is taken seriously, get in touch today.</p> <p>Start your career now !!!</p>