Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To obtain new sales leads, develop potential business and provide support to nurture our current customer base within the Global Operations department.  

Business Development Manager

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proven sales track record within a Global Logistics environment to include freight forwarding.
• Can complete new business tenders and the IT ability to support this process.
• Have the ability and knowledge to increase both our company profile and customer base through developing new client relationships and maintain existing ones.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Generate sales leads via cold calling, networking, internet, sales lists and other proven methods and make the best use of leads generated through telesales.
• Make regular meetings/visits to potential prospects which may involve formal sales presentations (both online and in person).
• Obtain new and profitable business for the organisation.
• Attend and contribute to regular sales/business development meetings and work closely with the team.  

SKILLS:

• Have a background in road freight/logistics
• Show an excellent ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Be a conscientious worker with good attention to detail
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Possess an adept ability to prioritise workload/leads
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Software Packages/Mandata (our transport management system) and associated sales software as appropriate  
• Show excellent commercial judgement and be financially astute.  
• 8Have a ‘hands on’ approach to building lucrative business opportunities and be able to identify quality leads.

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