New Regional Business Development Manager's role as arisen working for one of UKs leading Pallet Networks covering 3 of their owned depots in Croydon, South London and Kentt Job Purpose: To increase collected Pallet volumes by a set targeted Pallets per annum for this Pallet Networks members, agreed parameters through new business and growth from existing customers within the South London, Croydon and Kent territory Gain warehousing business in line with depot requirements and build European inbound and outbound business for the freight forwarding department from existing and new business. Reports to Head of Commercial with a basic salary of circa 55,000 plus car/allowance plus commission Key Job Activities - Identifying additional network opportunities within existing trading customers - Using individual resources identify new business opportunities within the territory - Make own appointments via telephone, email or face to face and attend (appointed or non-appointed) a minimum of 40 new business and relevant base customer appointments per month - Ascertain core information required during appointments, to understand customer distribution requirements and identify areas of opportunity - During appointments present the full range of our clients Pallet services using the presentation aids highlighting our commitment to providing a quality service through their 100% shareholder owned network - Develop and manage Volume, margin expectation, profitable growth and negotiate internal and external pricing within region and any other responsibilities as set - Using CRM, create call cycles and alerts for follow up activity required post calls and appointments - Maintain and update CRM within 24 hours ensuring all appointment information is accurate and current - Produce and actively work on a substantial pipeline highlighting areas of opportunity and reporting accurately - Monitor daily trading reports from TMS/Contrado, analyzing the collected pallet volumes and initiating any necessary actions - Account manage new customers ensuring long term retention and development of the business - Conduct a weekly debrief with the Head of Commercial outlining all activity and customer feedback - Present a monthly and quarterly review of activity and business gained to Head of Commercial and also have a monthly review including the General Manager of the depots being supported. - Meet and aim to exceed KPI's and targets as set and agreed - Act accordingly where the agreed volumes are not met and re price accordingly - Follow the Account set up process and gain all relevant documentation within process - Report outcomes in a timely manner and according to Management requirement - To feed any interaction into the company chosen tech (CRM) and utilise the technical systems as instructed - To ensure knowledge, awareness, user capability is to date and in line with the requirements of the role - To adhere to the working hours required to operate a successful function and deliver the requirements of the business Skills Knowledge and Qualities : - Ability to present to senior personnel, power point and other creative platforms - Ability to identify commercial requirements, tools needed and use initiative within role to meet objectives - Numerate and commercially aware - IT literacy: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email and CRM. - Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels - Excellent communication skills (Listening, verbal, written and presentation) - Attention to detail and ability to analyse information - Resilient and persistent - Able to work well on own initiative and be self motivated - Proactive and innovative - Able to manage workload and prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines - Demonstrable Sales record, excellent closer - Experience or knowledge gained in a similar environment is desired for successful performance of this role especially of Pallet Networks and international import and exports. - Ability to identify opportunities and appoint - Passion for cold calling and selling - Results orientated
31/03/2026
Full time
New Regional Business Development Manager's role as arisen working for one of UKs leading Pallet Networks covering 3 of their owned depots in Croydon, South London and Kentt Job Purpose: To increase collected Pallet volumes by a set targeted Pallets per annum for this Pallet Networks members, agreed parameters through new business and growth from existing customers within the South London, Croydon and Kent territory Gain warehousing business in line with depot requirements and build European inbound and outbound business for the freight forwarding department from existing and new business. Reports to Head of Commercial with a basic salary of circa 55,000 plus car/allowance plus commission Key Job Activities - Identifying additional network opportunities within existing trading customers - Using individual resources identify new business opportunities within the territory - Make own appointments via telephone, email or face to face and attend (appointed or non-appointed) a minimum of 40 new business and relevant base customer appointments per month - Ascertain core information required during appointments, to understand customer distribution requirements and identify areas of opportunity - During appointments present the full range of our clients Pallet services using the presentation aids highlighting our commitment to providing a quality service through their 100% shareholder owned network - Develop and manage Volume, margin expectation, profitable growth and negotiate internal and external pricing within region and any other responsibilities as set - Using CRM, create call cycles and alerts for follow up activity required post calls and appointments - Maintain and update CRM within 24 hours ensuring all appointment information is accurate and current - Produce and actively work on a substantial pipeline highlighting areas of opportunity and reporting accurately - Monitor daily trading reports from TMS/Contrado, analyzing the collected pallet volumes and initiating any necessary actions - Account manage new customers ensuring long term retention and development of the business - Conduct a weekly debrief with the Head of Commercial outlining all activity and customer feedback - Present a monthly and quarterly review of activity and business gained to Head of Commercial and also have a monthly review including the General Manager of the depots being supported. - Meet and aim to exceed KPI's and targets as set and agreed - Act accordingly where the agreed volumes are not met and re price accordingly - Follow the Account set up process and gain all relevant documentation within process - Report outcomes in a timely manner and according to Management requirement - To feed any interaction into the company chosen tech (CRM) and utilise the technical systems as instructed - To ensure knowledge, awareness, user capability is to date and in line with the requirements of the role - To adhere to the working hours required to operate a successful function and deliver the requirements of the business Skills Knowledge and Qualities : - Ability to present to senior personnel, power point and other creative platforms - Ability to identify commercial requirements, tools needed and use initiative within role to meet objectives - Numerate and commercially aware - IT literacy: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email and CRM. - Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels - Excellent communication skills (Listening, verbal, written and presentation) - Attention to detail and ability to analyse information - Resilient and persistent - Able to work well on own initiative and be self motivated - Proactive and innovative - Able to manage workload and prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines - Demonstrable Sales record, excellent closer - Experience or knowledge gained in a similar environment is desired for successful performance of this role especially of Pallet Networks and international import and exports. - Ability to identify opportunities and appoint - Passion for cold calling and selling - Results orientated
Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager Department: New Business Sales Reporting to: Head of Sales Location: Home Based, but must live in the South area close to the M1 and M11 Corridorl Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5, Monday-Friday Salary: 45,000 to 52,000 (OTE 75,000 to 100,000 OTE) Our client are one of the UK's leading carrier management companies, who work with major brands, with an obsession for driving carrier performance for the benefit of their customers. They are looking for an established Business Development professional based in the South near to the M1 / M11 Corridor and surrounding areas of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, North London, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and parts of Essex. You will have several years new business parcel sales experience to join and be part of the growth of their friendly sales team. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have a demonstrated history of achieving new business targets. They will be reliable and hardworking with a clear focus on implementing new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenues and have superb communication skills at all levels and a strong ability to impact and influence. They have exciting growth plans, providing real opportunity for career progression for ambitious individuals. This role has the opportunity to double the salary in commission due to their uncapped structure! Main areas of responsibility - To develop a portfolio of prospects through agreed channels - Gain and implement new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenue and margin - Develop and implement an approach to secure competitors in the shortest time possible. - Develop and implement a sales plan and call cycle that incorporates initiatives for identifying and gaining new business and maximises growth of existing major account customers to achieve the individual sales (volume and profitability) targets - Continuously develop company knowledge, commercial awareness and own skills and abilities in order to provide the best possible standard of sales practices and maximise own contribution to selling process. - Promote our clients brand image and values through own appearance and behaviour so that it reflects our clients high standards and develops customers' relationship - Ability to understand customers IT and despatch infrastructure in order to mould solutions to support appropriately. Education & Experience Essential: - Minimum 3+ years new business sales background within the parcel delivery/ logistics sector - Proven track record of hitting new business sales targets - Business/commercial acumen - Ability to source own opportunities through a variety of prospecting techniques - Live in the North West Desirable: - Experience of relationship building and management - Extensive knowledge and experience of selling into retail and Ecommerce - Good understanding of IT / Ecommerce / WMS platforms & integrations Personal: - Self-motivated, ambition to succeed - Ability to communicate at all levels - Problem solving - Decision making - Planning/organisation Salary - 45,000 to 52,000 plus car allowance, 25 days holiday, pension and High OTE
31/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager Department: New Business Sales Reporting to: Head of Sales Location: Home Based, but must live in the South area close to the M1 and M11 Corridorl Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5, Monday-Friday Salary: 45,000 to 52,000 (OTE 75,000 to 100,000 OTE) Our client are one of the UK's leading carrier management companies, who work with major brands, with an obsession for driving carrier performance for the benefit of their customers. They are looking for an established Business Development professional based in the South near to the M1 / M11 Corridor and surrounding areas of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, North London, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and parts of Essex. You will have several years new business parcel sales experience to join and be part of the growth of their friendly sales team. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have a demonstrated history of achieving new business targets. They will be reliable and hardworking with a clear focus on implementing new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenues and have superb communication skills at all levels and a strong ability to impact and influence. They have exciting growth plans, providing real opportunity for career progression for ambitious individuals. This role has the opportunity to double the salary in commission due to their uncapped structure! Main areas of responsibility - To develop a portfolio of prospects through agreed channels - Gain and implement new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenue and margin - Develop and implement an approach to secure competitors in the shortest time possible. - Develop and implement a sales plan and call cycle that incorporates initiatives for identifying and gaining new business and maximises growth of existing major account customers to achieve the individual sales (volume and profitability) targets - Continuously develop company knowledge, commercial awareness and own skills and abilities in order to provide the best possible standard of sales practices and maximise own contribution to selling process. - Promote our clients brand image and values through own appearance and behaviour so that it reflects our clients high standards and develops customers' relationship - Ability to understand customers IT and despatch infrastructure in order to mould solutions to support appropriately. Education & Experience Essential: - Minimum 3+ years new business sales background within the parcel delivery/ logistics sector - Proven track record of hitting new business sales targets - Business/commercial acumen - Ability to source own opportunities through a variety of prospecting techniques - Live in the North West Desirable: - Experience of relationship building and management - Extensive knowledge and experience of selling into retail and Ecommerce - Good understanding of IT / Ecommerce / WMS platforms & integrations Personal: - Self-motivated, ambition to succeed - Ability to communicate at all levels - Problem solving - Decision making - Planning/organisation Salary - 45,000 to 52,000 plus car allowance, 25 days holiday, pension and High OTE
Our client provide domestic and International cross border e-commerce and mail solutions to businesses worldwide. As an autonomous broker, they handle domestic and international deliveries and European returns across their postal and commercial networks. By working with local home delivery specialists, they also provide the best last-mile experience available. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager depending on experience, from an International eCommerce cross-border specialist background with a basic salary which can range from 50,000 to 60,000 plus commission, car alllowance and other benefits DOE Idealy they are looking for candidates who are North West based, but as a National role, other areas across the UK will also be considered Goal of the position - Responsible for the generation of new business nationally as designated by Commercial Director & National Sales Manager (New Business). - Working with other members of the Sales team to maximise revenue growth and profit margin. - To introduce the Company's products and services to potential customers through telephone calling, trade shows or personal visits within an agreed call cycle. Sales - To identify, research, investigate and close new accounts throughout UK & Ireland - To build pipeline of potential clients. Details Including expected spend levels and any competitor information to be recorded on relevant system. - Work effectively within the sales team to maximise sales opportunities. - To make qualified visits to prospective and existing customers using effective route planning and time management. - To manage key accounts effectively and record all contact/information on relevant system. - To provide customers with timely and relevant information about the client's services. - Proactively provide customers with accurate information, enabling them to access services at the earliest opportunity, with maximum ease. - Present a professional image of the company to all at all times and develop and maintain relationship with prospective and existing customers. - Develop and maintain effective relationship with other sales team members, other departments and management. - Ensure all sales procedures are followed at all times - Ensure customer agreements/tariffs are signed before trading begins, and that accurate rates have been communicated to the Finance Department. - Ensure all corporate standards are met. Expertise - Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent - Proven sales experience and performance in International Cross Border / E-Commerce Solutions - Able to find and close business - Excellent knowledge of sales procedures - Experience of CRM systems - Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to job - Excellent Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent communicator both in person and by telephone - Holder of clean current driving licence (minimum 1 year) - Good geographical knowledge - Self-starter - Result oriented - Flexible and adaptable - Good team worker and able to work on own initiative - Able to prioritise own work, and work without supervision - Diplomatic and resourceful - Planner and organiser
02/10/2025
Full time
Our client provide domestic and International cross border e-commerce and mail solutions to businesses worldwide. As an autonomous broker, they handle domestic and international deliveries and European returns across their postal and commercial networks. By working with local home delivery specialists, they also provide the best last-mile experience available. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager depending on experience, from an International eCommerce cross-border specialist background with a basic salary which can range from 50,000 to 60,000 plus commission, car alllowance and other benefits DOE Idealy they are looking for candidates who are North West based, but as a National role, other areas across the UK will also be considered Goal of the position - Responsible for the generation of new business nationally as designated by Commercial Director & National Sales Manager (New Business). - Working with other members of the Sales team to maximise revenue growth and profit margin. - To introduce the Company's products and services to potential customers through telephone calling, trade shows or personal visits within an agreed call cycle. Sales - To identify, research, investigate and close new accounts throughout UK & Ireland - To build pipeline of potential clients. Details Including expected spend levels and any competitor information to be recorded on relevant system. - Work effectively within the sales team to maximise sales opportunities. - To make qualified visits to prospective and existing customers using effective route planning and time management. - To manage key accounts effectively and record all contact/information on relevant system. - To provide customers with timely and relevant information about the client's services. - Proactively provide customers with accurate information, enabling them to access services at the earliest opportunity, with maximum ease. - Present a professional image of the company to all at all times and develop and maintain relationship with prospective and existing customers. - Develop and maintain effective relationship with other sales team members, other departments and management. - Ensure all sales procedures are followed at all times - Ensure customer agreements/tariffs are signed before trading begins, and that accurate rates have been communicated to the Finance Department. - Ensure all corporate standards are met. Expertise - Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent - Proven sales experience and performance in International Cross Border / E-Commerce Solutions - Able to find and close business - Excellent knowledge of sales procedures - Experience of CRM systems - Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to job - Excellent Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent communicator both in person and by telephone - Holder of clean current driving licence (minimum 1 year) - Good geographical knowledge - Self-starter - Result oriented - Flexible and adaptable - Good team worker and able to work on own initiative - Able to prioritise own work, and work without supervision - Diplomatic and resourceful - Planner and organiser
Our client are a global delivery solution provider who offer a seamless cross-border trade to their Multi-National clients . Their e-commerce solutions are backed by their innovative tech, excellent customer service and extensive logistics expertise. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager who will be responsible for the successful acquisition of high-quality new business accounts using a consultative selling approach. They are required to develop and manage a strong pipeline whilst expected to source their own leads ensuring a high conversion of new business. This individual needs to be highly motivated, a self-starter able to identify and develop new business from multiple sources. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, manage and develop prospects for new business ensuring revenue targets are achieved. - The ability to demonstrate high-level consultative selling techniques to senior-level decision-makers. - Deal directly with customers senior management to identify opportunities to generate professional and comprehensive proposals. - Manage all proposals by defining all stakeholder requirements. Appropriately engage all support departments to ensure the customer's needs can be delivered and exceeded. - Negotiate, manage and implement agreed commercial agreements ensuring additional business is gained to achieve targets. - Become a trusted advisor with excellent knowledge about our customers and their industry. - Work with Head of Sales and other team members to drive the overall sales pipeline. - Prospecting for new customers and lead generation, self- sourcing and utilising insights to create opportunities. - Follow up on all leads identified or provided through our internal data strategy. - Manage data for new and prospective clients in CRM, ensuring all information is logged, accurate and completed daily. To apply for the role ALL APPICANTS MUST HAVE either an International e-commerce or International Courier background, with a successful record and have the drive to bring on good quality accounts
26/08/2025
Full time
Our client are a global delivery solution provider who offer a seamless cross-border trade to their Multi-National clients . Their e-commerce solutions are backed by their innovative tech, excellent customer service and extensive logistics expertise. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager who will be responsible for the successful acquisition of high-quality new business accounts using a consultative selling approach. They are required to develop and manage a strong pipeline whilst expected to source their own leads ensuring a high conversion of new business. This individual needs to be highly motivated, a self-starter able to identify and develop new business from multiple sources. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, manage and develop prospects for new business ensuring revenue targets are achieved. - The ability to demonstrate high-level consultative selling techniques to senior-level decision-makers. - Deal directly with customers senior management to identify opportunities to generate professional and comprehensive proposals. - Manage all proposals by defining all stakeholder requirements. Appropriately engage all support departments to ensure the customer's needs can be delivered and exceeded. - Negotiate, manage and implement agreed commercial agreements ensuring additional business is gained to achieve targets. - Become a trusted advisor with excellent knowledge about our customers and their industry. - Work with Head of Sales and other team members to drive the overall sales pipeline. - Prospecting for new customers and lead generation, self- sourcing and utilising insights to create opportunities. - Follow up on all leads identified or provided through our internal data strategy. - Manage data for new and prospective clients in CRM, ensuring all information is logged, accurate and completed daily. To apply for the role ALL APPICANTS MUST HAVE either an International e-commerce or International Courier background, with a successful record and have the drive to bring on good quality accounts
Our client is a family Pallet Distribution business and one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Striving to deliver excellence as standard they offer a wide range of delivery solutions to their customers including a hazardous goods service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct. An exciting opportunity to join their team has arisen for an experienced Pallet or Parcel Distribution Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities across the region of BERKSHIRE and HAMPSHIRE region. With your primary location base in the Southampton area, candidates from Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Basingstoke and Andover area will be considered. The role will cover the whole of the Berkshire and Hampshire region. A self-motivated, customer focused approach is essential for this wide-ranging role which requires drive and determination to seek out and develop self-generated leads against agreed new business targets, together with account management experience to manage an existing portfolio Experience within the UK Palletised Transport, Haulage, UK Groupage. Full Loads and Logistics sector preferred, but also Parcels, eCommerce and Freight experience will be considered. Excellent communication skills across all stakeholder levels, along with a confident pro-active approach to delivering rate reviews to existing customers and supporting operations with service-related queries. If you think you have the drive to succeed and the desire to bring your personal stamp to the palletised haulage sector we want to hear from you. Benefits: 35-45K basic salary Uncapped competitive OTE Company Car / Fuel card Pension Mobile 20 days holiday
26/08/2025
Full time
Our client is a family Pallet Distribution business and one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Striving to deliver excellence as standard they offer a wide range of delivery solutions to their customers including a hazardous goods service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct. An exciting opportunity to join their team has arisen for an experienced Pallet or Parcel Distribution Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities across the region of BERKSHIRE and HAMPSHIRE region. With your primary location base in the Southampton area, candidates from Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Basingstoke and Andover area will be considered. The role will cover the whole of the Berkshire and Hampshire region. A self-motivated, customer focused approach is essential for this wide-ranging role which requires drive and determination to seek out and develop self-generated leads against agreed new business targets, together with account management experience to manage an existing portfolio Experience within the UK Palletised Transport, Haulage, UK Groupage. Full Loads and Logistics sector preferred, but also Parcels, eCommerce and Freight experience will be considered. Excellent communication skills across all stakeholder levels, along with a confident pro-active approach to delivering rate reviews to existing customers and supporting operations with service-related queries. If you think you have the drive to succeed and the desire to bring your personal stamp to the palletised haulage sector we want to hear from you. Benefits: 35-45K basic salary Uncapped competitive OTE Company Car / Fuel card Pension Mobile 20 days holiday
