Land Freight Business Development

Job Title: Business Development Manager Land Freight Location: Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland (with travel to clients and flexible home-working options) About the Company My client operates one of Europes largest and most reliable road freight networks, supported by over 400 offices across the continent. In the UK, their operations feature daily departures from key terminals and a dedicated fleet for collection and delivery, ensuring a high level of service for their customers. Salary: Competitive package, including car allowance, uncapped sales incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Your Role as a Business Development Manager In this role, you will play a key part in expanding business opportunities by: Driving Sales GrowthSourcing, developing, and securing new land freight business from both national and local key clients. Collaborating for Success:Partnering closely with Product and Business Unit Management in Land Freight to maximize sales strategies and improve win rates. Delivering ResultsLeveraging your expertise to make a significant impact on business growth and market presence. About You -The ideal candidate will bring: Proven Sales Success: A strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets and onboarding major new clients. Industry Expertise: Solid understanding of the European Road Transport sector, including Customs Clearance processes and Incoterms. Relationship-Building Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and identify valuable business opportunities. Organisational Strength: Exceptional organisational skills to manage client relationships and sales processes effectively. Communication Abilities: Proficiency in written and spoken English to communicate confidently with clients and team members. Commercial Awareness: High-level negotiation skills and commercial insight to support business profitability. What My Client Offers- When you join, you can expect: Career Advancement: Clear career progression paths and ample opportunities for professional development. Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday. Pension Scheme: Employer contributions of up to 6% to help secure your future. Sales Incentives: A competitive sales incentive scheme to reward your achievements. Comprehensive Benefits: Car allowance, private healthcare cover, and more.