Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – South East (Remote) – Up to £50,000

Our client, who are an international freight forwarder are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team to cover the South East of England.

Job type: Permanent

** This role is remote but the individual is required to be on patch on the region – visits to the operation in Basildon would be required over time””

Package

• Basic salary up to £50,000
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Car allowance (£5,000pa)
• Competitive bonus
• Employee discounts and benefits service

Day-to-day

• Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to sell the companies services.
• To support the Head of Sales in implementing strategy, activity and reporting whenever required
• To support the Head of Sales with specific tasks centred on our efforts in the South
• To provide guidance and help to the sales team, in the absence of the Head of Sales
• Sell the company’s services at the best possible price by calling, meeting and building a portfolio of clients contributing to company growth in conjunction with targets and KPI’s
• Ensure minimal risk is undertaken when negotiating new deals and contracts
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with new and existing customers
• Sell services by meeting customers off-site
• Increase sales in line with targets and KPI’s
• Report and record sales pipeline activities
• Prepare reports for prospects and pipeline profitability
• Carry out due diligence checks in respect of new customers

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• At least 2 years working experience in sales, within the freight industry required
• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home
• Must have Rights to Work in the UK
• Driver License – Required
• Access to a vehicle – Required