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Business Development Manager
An established Japanese logistics company is currently recruiting a Business Development Manager, to be responsible for driving new business growth in the UK, with a strong focus on acquiring and developing Japanese customers.
The role focuses on building long-term relationships within the Japanese business community, leveraging an existing network in the UK, and positioning the company as a trusted logistics partner across air freight, sea freight, and warehousing business.
TYPE: Permanent, full-time
SALARY: £55k – £70k depending on experience + bonus and company car
LOCATION: London, Heathrow
Business Development Manager Main Responsibilities:
- Identify, approach and acquire new Japanese customers in the UK market
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects
- Leverage and expand an existing network within the Japanese business community
- Manage and follow up on RFIs and RFQs, in close collaboration with internal teams
- Ensure smooth handover and implementation of new business to operations
- Work closely with management on strategy and market approach
- Monitor market developments and identify new opportunities within the Japanese accounts
- Contribute to companies’ sales strategy
- Work closely with the Regional Sales Director
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Business Development Manager Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a commercial role within logistics (air/sea freight/warehousing)
- Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition
- Strong preference for experience with Japanese customers or companies
- Existing network within the Japanese business community in the UK is a strong advantage
- Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are highly preferred
- Strong understanding of Japanese business culture
- Commercially driven, proactive and results-oriented
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Able to work independently and take ownership
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