At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales in road freight, build customer relationships, and lead your own initiatives.
- Company: Join a dynamic international 3PL with a non-corporate culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped OTE, car allowance, and great perks.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be entrepreneurial and make a real impact in a growing industry.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience in road freight and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Approx. basic £65k + Uncapped OTE + Car / Car allowance + Benefits Northampton base
Our client is an International 3PL who have now to expand in the UK across a growing number of sites. They offer a variety of Multi‑modal Logistics & Freight services & we are delighted to partner them in their search for an experienced, senior Business Development Manager for their Road Freight division. This client operates a business model that will allow you the freedom to be entrepreneurial in a professional but very much non‑corporate culture.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Operational
- Establish own leads and target via the internal tele‑sales team and/or email campaigns.
- Support the Branch and General Manager in maintaining current customer accounts as well as procuring new customers, ensuring that excellent customer service is always provided.
- Proactively contact new customers according to targets mutually set & agreed with line Manager.
- Actively sell and promote all the company’s services once contact has been made.
- Prepare any quotations as required by the customer and follow up as necessary.
- Maintain an up‑to‑date record of the above four requirements and submit to line manager in report form on a weekly basis.
- Proactive, professional & first‑class customer service at all times.
- Administration
- Using sales management system to input customer details and carry out sales tasks.
- Sales Reporting using company software.
- Both searching for possible tenders and progressing with current tenders.
- People Management
- Working with the team to ensure that customer service is always maintained.
- Communicate with all members of staff at all levels.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales across road freight.
- Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality.
- Consistently manages the task in hand.
- Full UK driving license.
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
Regional Road Freight Sales Manager employer: Strive Supply Chain
As an International 3PL based in Northampton, our client offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment that encourages innovation and personal growth. With competitive compensation, uncapped OTE, and a strong focus on employee development, this company fosters a supportive culture where your contributions are valued and rewarded. Join a team that prioritises excellent customer service and provides the tools you need to succeed in the thriving road freight sector.
