Business Development Manager (Freight / Logistics)

Mpeople Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Business Development Manager (Logistics / Freight Industry) to cover the Manchester area, on behalf of our well-established and reputable client. * Location: Field sales covering the Manchester/Lancashire region, including working from home and/or the Northern office base would be Rochdale. * Hours of work: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday * Salary / package: In the region of £50,000 per annum, plus bonus/commission paid quarterly. Plus company car or car allowance. Duties will cover: * Management and development of a defined customer portfolio * Establishment and expansion of the strategic network with partners, associations, and other players * Design and implementation of new strategies in marketing and sales * Making forecasts of future trends and developments * Knowledge transfer to the organization * Monitoring and reporting * Market and competitor analysis * Presence at trade fairs and conferences The desired qualifications, skill-set and experience: * Commercial & financial acumen * Influence and impact people across all levels in the Organisation. * Effective communicator with individuals in all functions within the business written and oral * Active listening skills * Ability to manage teams * Able to work under pressure where needed. * Demonstrated sales succe…