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We're seeking a highly motivated, client-centric Business Development professional to join our Sales and Marketing team. Ideally, with prior experience in the logistics sector, the successful candidate should have a proven track record in new business development and account management.
Commercially minded, professional, and organised, candidates should be target-oriented with a strong drive to succeed while providing a first-class service to prospective clients.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the acquisition of new clients, supporting growth and expansion by offering a national delivery service within a leading logistics network.
Key Responsibilities- Build a pipeline of prospective clients across various sectors in the Essex region.
- Engage with clients through telesales, cold calls, marketing campaigns, and networking events.
- Convert and onboard new clients, ensuring a seamless experience from initial contact to long-term partnership.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to align services with operational capabilities.
- Maintain accurate client records in CRM systems and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
- Identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities to maximise revenue.
- Support the Commercial Director in shaping and executing the sales and marketing strategy.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and market developments.
- Experience in sales or account management, preferably within the logistics industry
- Proven track record in sales with a history of meeting or exceeding targets
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
- Balanced operational and financial knowledge
- Prior CRM platform experience preferred, along with strong IT skills
- Ambition and drive to achieve and exceed objectives
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site gym & parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay & bereavement leave
