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Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 22 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus for reaching sales targets |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2025 |
| Location: | Basildon, Essex |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | ASR Forwarding Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BDM001 |
Summary
Your Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong client relationships within the freight forwarding sector.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales targets and company objectives
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across ocean, air, and road freight
Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities
Prepare and present tailored proposals to clients
Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery
Represent ASR Forwarding at industry events and networking opportunities
Requirements
Proven experience in business development within the freight forwarding or logistics industry
Strong knowledge of ocean and air freight; experience in road freight is a plus
Demonstrated ability to generate leads, win new business, and achieve sales targets
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, autonomous, and results-driven
What We Offer
Opportunity to join a growing, international logistics company
Supportive and dynamic team environment
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong client relationships within the freight forwarding sector.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales targets and company objectives
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across ocean, air, and road freight
Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities
Prepare and present tailored proposals to clients
Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery
Represent ASR Forwarding at industry events and networking opportunities
Requirements
Proven experience in business development within the freight forwarding or logistics industry
Strong knowledge of ocean and air freight; experience in road freight is a plus
Demonstrated ability to generate leads, win new business, and achieve sales targets
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, autonomous, and results-driven
What We Offer
Opportunity to join a growing, international logistics company
Supportive and dynamic team environment