Business Development - Sea and Air Freight Services

Do you have experience in Sea and Air Freight and would like to progress to a business development focussed role OR have good commercial / business development experience who would like to learn and promote the company servicesWe are looking for a commercially minded candidate who is keen to identifying and pursue business opportunities whilst building strong client relationships, managing sales processes, analysing market trends, and researching potential lead streams. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive commercial growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.Duties and ResponsibilitiesIdentifying new markets, advertising support and contacting potential CustomersProvide quotes for direct customers and freight forwarders for potential workUse Export/Import formulas and check for market position to confirm prices to customers.Negotiate freight rates with carriers where necessaryFollow up quotations to customers; request feedback for awareness of the areas not seen as competitiveForward new orders to Operational teams to take over and processMaintain and update CRM contact details and remove incorrect or outdated contact informationReview historical records to obtain potential customer details leads and points of contactCreate New Customer page on CRM once first order has been confirmedMonitor and review existing customers volumes and patterns, including pinch points, success rates and carrier performance on a monthly basisLiaise with existing ..... full job details .....