Our client, an excelling freight forwarding and logistics organisation, with management of regular commercial freight logistics and specialising in providing comprehensive services for the movement of high- niche market products, are looking to recruit a talented Business Development / Sales Manager, to be based remotely, reporting into one of the following offices - London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow
The hiring managers are open to applications from junior level to senior level business development executives, salary in line with skills and experience.
On Offer:
- An exciting opportunity to join a world class logistics company with great potential for future growth
- Remote based role
- An attractive salary based on experience, up to £110K.
- A fantastic car allowance
- A highly competitive gross profit commission scheme
Main Purpose of the Role:
- The Business Development / Sales Manager is responsible for acquiring freight forwarding business; maintaining existing business and pro-actively penetrate the existing customer base to grow business and relationships within a set region.
- Represent the Company to new & existing customers in person or by phone/email/video conference
- Actively sell the Company’s freight forwarding service portfolio or designated focus area’s to existing and potential customers
- Increase sales and gross profit for the company in general
- Be aware of and (pro)actively act according to the Company’s Mission Statement and make new & existing customers aware of it.
To Be Considered:
- Proven experience in the freight forwarding industry, within a sales / business development role.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to generate new leads
- Ability to generate new business / sales
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated with good time management skills
- High MS Office skills.
- Service-oriented.
- Ability to work effectively, independently, cross-functionally, and in a team environment
- A high level of energy with a "can-do" positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
