Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Airfreight

Are you looking to make a real impact in your career? Ready to join a dynamic and global logistics network? We are looking for a proven sales professional to join our Air Freight team as a Business Development Manager.

Salary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Location: Nuneaton/Midlands. This role will be based between home and office. This role will also involve regular travel to visit clients in the region.

What You Will Be Doing?

• Develop a robust air freight sales pipeline across key sectors
• Identify and pursue new air freight business opportunities through market research and proactive outreach.
• Manage enquiries, RFQs, and tenders from inception to conclusion.
• Collaborate with the Air Product team to craft customer-centric value propositions.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of our air business unit in the UK.
• Present compelling, value-adding solutions aligned with DB Schenker's standards.
• Ensure new business is in line with our internal financial guidelines.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships within potential major clients.

About You

• Has a proven sales record in acquiring new business and exceeding sales targets.
• Possesses a significant background in Air or multi-modal freight forwarding.
• Has experience in managing tenders leading to significant opportunities.
• Is skilled at building trust and establishing high-quality relationships with customers.
• Demonstrates effective presentation skills and excellent written and spoken English.

What We Offer

Joining our team comes with several benefits and opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Car Allowance
• Competitive Annual Sales Bonus
• 25 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions
• Private Healthcare
• Full training and continued professional development.
• Clear career paths and development opportunities

Next Steps

Please submit your CV through the provided links. At DB Schenker, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK, 5 years referencing and a criminal records check.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

DB Schenker is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.