Business Development Manager required to work for one of the largest independent freight networks in the world based out of their Slough location.
Established for near 40 years our client can offer a highly competitive package for this role alongside great security, development and future prospects for the right individual.
Business Development Manager Job Overview
- Identify and develop new strategic opportunities in ecommerce parcel and cross border logistics with particular focus on deep sea / international locations.
- Active social media engagement - sharing to your international network and assisting in building brand awareness of the overall group.
- Working with Head Office on social media initiatives to drive best practice.
- Know how within the e-commerce/Courier/Exports International business.
- Cultivating brand new relationships within new prospects and turning raw concepts into compelling business opportunities for both parties.
- Managing customer relationships beyond implementation with periodic business meetings to build strong and strategic partnerships.
- Negotiating commercial terms and conditions with new and existing customers
- Working closely with the General Manager in rolling out the UK strategy - supporting in building of case studies, decks, social media posts and customer promotions.
Business Development Manager Job Requirements
- You will have at least 2 years of experience in a Business Development position in the Courier/E-commerce/Exports/ International Freight sector.
- You have a profound knowledge of selling techniques and experience in long and sometimes complex sales cycles.
- You own your work: independent, proactive, and hands-on with a focus on results.
- You can prioritise and use a pragmatic approach while having great attention to the finer details - being a perfectionist in how the Linex brand is positioned to the market.
- Extensive experience in reaching out 'cold' to prospective eCommerce/Courier customers with the ability to establish a natural easy rapport at 'first touch'.
Business Development Manager Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary 45-50K DOE
- Car Allowance & Mileage Expenses
- Commission scheme to be discussed and agreed with candidate.
- Monday to Friday - 37.5-hour week (flexible start and finish time within office hours)
- Required to be in the office at least 1 day a week/Field based for the remainder
- 25 days annual leave entitlement
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