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Business Development Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hays is seeking a business development manager for a full-time position based in Maidstone.
  • The role offers a basic salary of £30,000 plus commission bonuses, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Candidates should possess a strong understanding of freight operations and have excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • A clean driving license is essential, and the position requires the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Interested applicants should apply with their CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Hays are recruiting a business development manager for our client based in Maidstone. This is a full-time position for the successful candidate.

£30,000 Basic

Commission bonus

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, prospect, and generate new business opportunities within the freight and logistics industry.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in target companies to expand their client base.
  • Collaborate with the operations team to understand service capabilities and develop custom freight solutions for clients.
  • Prepare and present compelling sales pitches, proposals, and presentations to prospective clients.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customers need to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Achieve and exceed sales targets and revenue growth goals set by the company.
  • Provide accurate and timely reports on sales activity, pipeline status, and client feedback to management.
  • Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking meetings to promote the company and its services.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of freight operations, including international shipping, transportation modes, and customs regulations.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site gym

A clean driving licence is essential. If you are interested and available for the position please, apply with your CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.