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Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

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An international freight forwarder, is looking to appoint a high-performing Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across global air and ocean freight services. This is a remote role based anywhere in the USA.

This role is particularly suited to experienced sales professionals with a strong focus on import trade lanes from the Far East and Southeast Asia, leveraging established networks and market expertise.

You will:
  • Sell international freight forwarding services, with a strong emphasis on import flows from the Far East and Southeast Asia (air and ocean) 
  • Develop new business opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, and strategic prospecting 
  • Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, tenders, and margin optimisation to maximise profitability 
  • Collaborate closely with operations and senior leadership to ensure seamless service delivery and high client satisfaction 
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline and consistently achieve or exceed revenue and gross profit targets 
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in international air and ocean freight forwarding sales 
  • Demonstrated success in developing business across Far East / Southeast Asia import markets 
  • An active, transferable portfolio of client relationships is highly desirable 
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, quoting, and profitability management

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