EU Road Freight Business Development Manager
Salary: Circa £55,000 + Commission
Location: Suffolk
Start: ASAP
Our client, a leading independently owned Freight Company specialising in European Logistics and Roadfreight solutions is currently seeking a Business Development Manager to lead their team in Suffolk.
What you'll do:
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the sales team, setting targets and leading direction, whilst being hands-on with developing old clients, relatively new clients as well as developing relationships with new clients and generate new business opportunities.
Core duties include:
- Lead the sales team in identifying and developing new sales leads
- Preparing, delivering, and following up quotations and leads
- Prospecting new opportunities for the assigned facilities and / or markets leveraging cold calling techniques
- Attending client visits, trade shows and networking events
- Being involved in monthly meetings with Managers in relation to Budget, and GP.
What you need:
The successful Business Development Executive will ideally have 2 years' experience within road freight and will understand the logistics industry.
Having excellent communication and customer service skills is essential, as are leadership qualities.
Key Requirements:
- Understanding of the logistics / freight sector in general.
- Business to Business (B2B) sales experience, particularly in road freight sales.
- Determined and results orientated attitude
- Able to lead and direct a motivated team
Keywords / alternative titles: Freight Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Sales Consultant, Transport Sales Consultant, Freight Sales Coordinator, BDM / Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales, Telesales, Field Sales.
EU Road Freight Business Development Manager employer: Red Recruit
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