At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong customer relationships and manage a dynamic sales pipeline.
- Company: Join a leading company in Air & Ocean Freight with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and as part of a motivated team.
- Why this job: Make an impact by developing value-adding solutions for customers.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in commercial sales with strong communication and relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
What You Can Expect:
- Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
- Develop and manage an active sales pipeline, identifying, progressing, and securing new opportunities
- Collaborate closely with product and pricing teams to create competitive value propositions
- Independently manage customer appointments and on‑site visits
- Maintain all appointments and opportunities in the CRM system, ensuring high data quality and adherence to sales KPIs
- Prepare and share detailed customer visit reports internally
- Follow customer onboarding processes and support the creation of SOPs to ensure operational excellence
- Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder networks
- Attend UK sales and other internal meetings as required
- Participate in weekly meetings with the Commercial Manager (via Teams or face‑to‑face)
What You Bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial sales role
- Strong commercial awareness of customers and industries within Air & Ocean Freight
- Proven experience in Air & Ocean sales and operations
- Ability to develop value‑adding customer solutions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised, self‑motivated, and target‑driven
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Experience preparing client proposals and quotations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Valid UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Summary
Location: Cannock, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
Business Development Manager in Cannock employer: Rhenus Group
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our company fosters a culture of teamwork and safety, ensuring that every team member is empowered to excel while adhering to high standards of performance and customer service. With flexible working hours and a commitment to continuous improvement, we offer a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the logistics sector.
We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Manager in Cannock
Customer Relationship Management
Sales Pipeline Management
Value Proposition Development
CRM System Proficiency
Data Quality Management
Customer Onboarding Processes
Stakeholder Management
