Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager  – Freight Salary dependent upon experience Hybrid – South East Regions ideally Felixstowe Monday – Friday 40 hours per week (7:30 – 17.30)  Who we are looking for:Due to continued growth and investment my client is recruiting for a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for winning new business and selling freight services to potential new clients and existing customers.

They are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individuals with a real passion for sales that will go the extra mile to understand the need of each and every one of our customers and offer a bespoke solution.Role Using your own entrepreneurial skills to develop and maximise business enquiries and thereby generate profits for the company.

My client is looking for a strong, confident, and resilient personality, ideally some sales experience (although this is not essential).  Passionate about sales and customer service with the ability to work well and thrive under pressure, within a targeted environment.

Your Responsibilities
Generate new prospect leads and new accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.Role will involve telesales, face to face selling (B2B), Negotiations and PresentationsConsistently grow the gross profit and achieve the targets as set out.Achieve Sales productivity and revenue targets.Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.Provide customers with accurate and cost-effective quotations.


What you’ll need:
New business sales within Freight essential (Road Freight)Minimum 5 years’ experience within a similar sales roleExperience of rate negotiationProven Sales TargetStrong commercial skills and business acumen are necessary as is the ability to identify and maximize opportunities.Competent decision makingAbility to work under pressure and deadlines.Entrepreneurial attitude, self-motivated.
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