Business Development Manager

Are you a Business Development Manager from the Logistics or Freight Industry looking for a brilliant career move? My client is a leading solutions provider in their field. The company is well known for its strong focus on providing tailored logistics solutions and fostering long-term client partnerships.

The purpose of this new exciting opportunity is to achieve sales targets based on strategic business requirements through a mix of new and existing business. Support team members with coaching and performance management

• Responsibilities:
• To build and develop relationships with new, lapsed and specified existing clients
• Face-to-face meetings to understand clients' needs in order to create the right solution
• Achieve targets set by the business; financial, opportunity management, activities
• Build and maintain a pipeline of customer opportunities to ensure continued success
• Ensure client contact details are up to date using CRM system
• Keeping up to date with key market insight and changes within the industry
• Actively promote new service offerings to clients.
• Help with continued development of client journey improvements
• Assist in arranging client entertainment when & where required

Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong sales & customer service skills to effectively interact with people across cultures and countries
• An effective communicator both written and verbally
• Strong Microsoft skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Highly organised in order to achieve goals in a timely manner
• Knowledge of supplier service offerings and changes in market conditions

Previous experience using CRM systems within a similar role in Logistics or Freight is essential

• Personable and professional
• Positive and engaging outlook to encourage team & group engagement
• Self-motivated and able to develop ideas independently
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Organised and able to prioritise work load appropriately
• To have a result focused mindset, with a drive to achieve and succeed

What's on Offer:

A competitive salary package in the range of 40-55k

A company car allowance

A performance-based bonus

The opportunity to work in a growing sector

Supportive company culture heavily focused on professional growth

Hybrid and flexible working

Fantastic offices/pool table and free hot/cold drinks plus free parking

This is an amazing opportunity for a candidate from a similar background please only apply if you can demonstrate expertise in this field.