Business Development Manager

Looking for a Real Career, Not Just Another Sales Job?

Are you currently in an entry-level sales role and looking for a genuine career with structured training, progression, and long-term earning potential?

Perhaps you’re working in telesales and wondering what your next step is. If you have the right drive, personality, and ambition to succeed, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Freight Forwarding company in Basildon that offers formal training, planned progression, and a genuine career path. If you’re looking for more than just another sales role and want to build a respected career within a thriving industry, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Basildon, Essex

Sector: Freight Forwarding

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 Basic Salary + Quarterly Commission + Discretionary Bonus

What You’ll Receive

• Quarterly Commission: 2.5% of Profit (commission percentage doubles with each promotion)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• David Lloyd Membership Discount
• Quarterly Company Events, including team socials, Flight Club, drinks in London and more
• Energetic and supportive sales floor environment
• Formal training programme
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Long-term earning potential

About the Company

An expanding, fast-paced Freight Forwarding company based in Basildon with an excellent reputation within the industry. The business is committed to developing talented individuals and promoting from within.

The Role

We are looking for a confident, driven, and ambitious individual to join the team. Previous experience in a targeted sales or telesales environment is needed along with the right attitude, personality, and desire to succeed

Guided by your team members and an experienced Head of Desk, you will learn how to develop new business opportunities, build relationships with customers, and progress into a successful career within freight forwarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Contacting inbound and outbound leads via phone, email, and social media
• Making proactive sales calls daily to businesses
• Understanding customer requirements and providing suitable solutions
• Gathering market intelligence and identifying industry trends
• Promoting company services and new developments

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a sales or telesales environment
• Candidates with drive, personality, and ambition will be
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, confident, and determined attitude
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve and progress
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Logistics or Freight Forwarding experience is beneficial but not essential

This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career. Full training will be provided, and a clear progression plan is in place for ambitious individuals who want to develop their skills, increase their earnings, and move up through the business.

If you’re looking for a role where hard work is recognised, progression is planned, and your career development is taken seriously, get in touch today.

Start your career now !!!