Business Development Manager

• Boost sales of full loads and groupage movements across all sectors, including UK Domestic, Irish, European, and Deep Sea.

• Explore new markets and business opportunities, nurturing them into viable trading partnerships.

• Maintain a strong and steady pipeline of opportunities.

• Connect with potential clients by expanding, nurturing, and utilizing your professional network.

• Identify potential clients and key decision-makers within their organizations.

• Utilize market and competitor insights to define and enhance the company’s unique selling points and competitive advantages.

• Provide weekly progress reports to the General Manager, outlining the status of the pipeline, conversion rates, and future plans.

• Monitor and document activities on accounts, assisting in closing deals to achieve target

Direct Recruitment Services are seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to join our long established client based in Preston. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Freight Forwarding market via all modes of Transport., * Proven experience in a Freight Forwarding environment

• Established sales history with a solid record of successfully converting opportunities.

• Capable of achieving clearly defined targets.

• Knowledgeable about various transport markets, including European, UK Domestic, Irish, and Deep Sea.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• Skilled in building rapport and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays when necessary.

• Proven capability to develop and manage a sales pipeline that fosters continuous growth, * Business development: 3 years (required)

• Freight Forwarding: 1 year (required)

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Work from home, * Competitive Salary

• Excellent commission structure

• Car Allowance

• Much more to be discussed on interview