As European Road Freight BDM, you drive new business across key European lanes with a focus on Italy and Spain for a growing Italian-owned freight forwarder. You’ll work with UK and European operations to offer road freight solutions to retail and fashion clients, shaping growth in European trade. You will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to onboarding, and collaborate cross-functionally to win and retain customers. This role offers the chance to influence expansion across Europe with a commercial, customer-focused approach.
Pay / Benefits
Salary up to 45,000
Company Car
Pension scheme
Company laptop and mobile phone
Clear progression opportunities
Responsibilities
Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and client visits
Develop long-term relationships with importers, exporters, retailers and fashion brands
Sell European groupage, part-load and full-load road freight solutions
Focus on Italy and Spain trade lanes
Prepare competitive quotations and commercial proposals
Negotiate rates and service agreements
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through account implementation
Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth onboarding
Achieve and exceed sales targets
Key requirements
Previous experience in a Road Freight Business Development or Freight Forwarding Sales role
Strong knowledge of European road freight services
Experience selling freight solutions on the Italian and/or Spanish trade lanes would be highly advantageous
Existing network of contacts within the retail and fashion sectors preferred
Proven track record of winning new business
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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