Job Description

Location:

London/ Felixstowe based (remote/ on the road but required to travel to Basildon once a fortnight)

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience.

About Us

AGI Global Logistics is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the UK.

? 10 offices across the UK and Europe

? 250+ global network locations

? 140 team members delivering expert road, sea, and air freight solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support our London branch with its commercial needs.

We are looking for someone with experience in

Business Development Management

in the freight forwarding industry who can start making an impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable road, sea, air & courier freight customers, as well looking for customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements. Identifying and converting potential opportunities, new clients and markets along with additional ways to serve our existing clients better. Supporting the operations team with their account management ensuring a personable and tailored service delivery to all the clients you have brought on to AGI. Ensuring we have clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximising these wherever possible. Travelling to meet with potential and existing customers.

What We Offer

Negotiable salary depending on experience. Commission scheme (after base target met) Company mobile phone Car allowance or Company Car 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays Contributory pension scheme Contributory health cash plan scheme Long service reward scheme Referral bonus scheme Members Assistant Programme Cycle to work scheme A very sociable and friendly environment (we don't take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone!) Casual dress code Unlimited free tea and coffee... and there's always cake and biscuits too!

What you'll bring:

Previous experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in ether Air, Sea or Road sales. Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations Outstanding customer service skills Strong negotiation skills The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player The ability to keep self-motivated High attention to detail Accountability to yourself and others Analytical and ambitious High IT literacy skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations?
Experience:

Freight Forwarding Sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Remote