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Business Development Manager - Ireland

Owen Daniels
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Business Development Manager position is a permanent role based in Ireland, focusing on sales and commercial activities within the logistics and freight sector.
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-national 3PL logistics provider, particularly in sales or account management.
  • The salary is dependent on experience and includes a car allowance and commission as part of the compensation package.
  • The role involves developing customer relationships, achieving sales targets, and managing a sales team to enhance revenue and profitability.
  • An ASAP start is desired for this position, which emphasizes technical selling skills and a strong understanding of logistics solutions.
Business Development Manager - IrelandPermanent PositionSalary depending on experience (Car allowance & Commission included in package)Global Logistics & Freight SpecialistsIrelandASAP StartOwen Daniels are partnered with a global logistics & freight specialist, who are seeking a Business Development Manager on a permanent basis. In the role, you will be responsible for sales and commercial activities within the island of Ireland, including winning new business, increasing wallet share of existing business (with focus on non-CSG clients) and responsibility to meet/ exceed agreed budgets.Business Development ManagerJob Description
  • Develops and expand customer base across all services. Work within the sales and support teams for the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue/ GP generation, and long-term account goals in line with company vision and values.
  • Present solutions across all key services – Value Added Freight, Omni-Channel fulfilment/ cross border delivery and project lead solutions/ white glove.
  • Account sponsorship and P&L responsibility for non-CSG Key Accounts (Top 10) accounts.
  • To support all key commercial decisions within IRE, review/ agree team training and development as well as communication to team on company, branch, country and team objectives/ achievements.
  • Demonstrates technical selling skills and product knowledge in all areas listed above that allows the Sales Director to give effective presentations in person or virtually.
  • Meets or exceeds agreed upon sales targets for revenue/ GP.
  • Complete understanding of pricing and proposal models.
  • Demonstrates the ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers.
  • Maximizes all opportunities in the process of closing a sale to increase wallet share through selling all services. 
  • Sells consultatively and makes recommendations to prospects and clients of the various solutions the company offers to their business issues.
  • Develops a personal network of qualified leads through referrals, telephone canvassing, and networking.
  • Creates and conducts effective proposal presentations and RFP responses that identify prospects’ business problems, the effects of the problems and creating solutions to their problems.
  • Responsible for sourcing and developing client relationships and referrals.
  • Maintains accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities in Salesforce including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned territory, including the use of all Microsoft Office products to conduct professional business information.
  • Management of Dublin IS (Inside Sales) team to support winning and onboarding new business.
  • Shared commercial responsibility with the Operations Director to review revenue, GP and EBITDA vs budget and identify opportunities to improve where possible.
  • Support managing the Dublin team with training and development, effective communication with a focus on commercial objectives within the branch.
  • Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented.
Business Development ManagerEssential Experience & Qualifications
  • Relationship building and networking.
  • Minimum of 3 years for a multi-national 3PL logistics provider within a successful Sales/ Account Management program.
  • Extensive experience particularly with multi-modal freight (air/sea/courier) business development, with some 3PL warehousing and/or e-commerce development an advantage.
  • Proven track record of sales within a multi-service logistics provider.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop a sales team.
  • Strong relationship skills with focus on key decision makers.
  • Good knowledge of tech solutions - PO management systems, WMS’s & TMS’s.
Business Development ManagerEssential Skills
  • Managing sales process from initial contact through to closing and then on-boarding.
  • Presentation via multiple formats – ppt, word, demonstrations, etc.
  • Financial reporting includes P&L, margin management, forecasting and operational EBITDA modelling for new opportunities.
  • Building bespoke solution to new/ existing.

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