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Business Development Manager

A1 PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY LIMITED
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex SS17 9FJ, England

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
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  • The role of Business Development Manager involves managing an active sales pipeline to identify and secure new opportunities in the logistics and supply chain sector, specifically focusing on Air and Sea operations.
  • Candidates should have field sales experience within the Freight Forwarding sector and a proven track record in sales activities.
  • The position requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with customers, as well as a self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset.
  • Benefits include a company car or allowance, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and various employee support programs.
  • The job typically requires several years of experience in a related field, with a competitive salary package to be discussed during the hiring process.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our clients team, a leading name in UK logistics and supply chain solutions. Are you an enthusiastic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in Road, Air & Sea sales activities?


What We're Looking For:

The role will require management of an active sales pipeline as you identify, develop and secure new opportunities


What You'll Do:

As a Business Development Manager your role will be at the heart of our mission to expand and optimise our Air & Sea operations. You will apply your sales expertise to identify new business opportunities that align with activities. Your strong communication skills will enable you to build and manage relationships with customers at all levels, while your self-motivation, negotiation skills, and ability to work as part of a dynamic team will help us achieve our goals in a fast-paced environment.


Requirements:

  • Field sales experience within the Freight Forwarding sector.
  • A hunter mentality, self-motivated individual & driven.
  • Enjoys the interaction of a client facing experience.
  • Has the ability to generate new leads, forms good working relationships and effectively closes deals.
  • Proven track record sales activities.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Goal-oriented with a relentless drive to meet and exceed targets
  • Good interpersonal & communication skills.
  • Has a determined & results orientated attitude.

Benefits:

  • A Company car or allowance.
  • A Company fuel card.
  • Bonus Scheme.
  • Pension.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Cycle to work Scheme.
  • A birthday leave policy.
  • A referral Scheme.
  • Part of a dynamic team and company with a clear vision and strategy.
  • Contribution towards Eye Tests.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

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