Business Development Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To obtain new sales leads, develop potential business and provide support to nurture our current customer base within the Global Operations department.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Proven sales track record within a Global Logistics environment to include freight forwarding.
2. Ability to complete new business tenders and the IT skills to support this process.
3. Knowledge to increase both our company profile and customer base through developing new client relationships and maintaining existing ones.
MAIN DUTIES:
1. Generate sales leads via cold calling, networking, internet, sales lists and other proven methods, and make the best use of leads generated through telesales.
2. Make regular meetings/visits to potential prospects which may involve formal sales presentations (both online and in person).
3. Obtain new and profitable business for the organisation.
4. Attend and contribute to regular sales/business development meetings and work closely with the team.
SKILLS:
1. Background in road freight/logistics.
2. Excellent ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
3. Conscientious worker with good attention to detail.
4. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
5. Adept ability to prioritise workload/leads.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Software Packages/Mandata (our transport management system) and associated sales software as appropriate.
7. Excellent commercial judgement and financially astute.
8. A 'hands on' approach to building lucrative business opportunities and identifying quality leads.
For full details please contact 3Recruit.
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