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Our client, a comprehensive freight forwarding and cargo handling service, offering International logistics solutions - from time sensitive Air Freight and Worldwide Sea Freight to European Express transport and warehousing, are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to be based at offices in Redditch, Worcestershire.
On Offer:
* An exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation with exciting plans for future growth
* Offering up to £50k base dependant on experience
* OTE of £60-£65K Per Annum
* Working hours - Monday to Friday: 0830-1730hrs
* 4 Days office based, 1 Day road based
* Positive team environment working in a modern office
* Pension Scheme
Main Purpose of the Role:
* This senior sales role involves developing new business, by way of cold calling and face to face visiting.
* Negotiating with Air, Road and Sea Freight suppliers to obtain the most competitive rates to enable you to calculate and submit quotations, following up and securing trial bookings.
* Once on board you will be responsible for developing the business potential and nurturing the relationship.
* Reporting to the Director
Duties and Responsibilities
* New Business Development
* Account management of existing clients.
* Building / nurturing client relationships to maximise business potential.
* Negotiating with air, road, sea freight suppliers to obtain rates.
* Calculating and submitting quotations.
* Follow up of quotations to close and secure trial bookings.
* New & Existing client visiting (Averagely 1 day per week).
* Internal liaison with the sales team assisting with quotations and service information.
* Liaison with the Operations team to pass on the necessary client instructions / info.
* Where necessary support the Ops team with communication with the clients.
* Proven Business to Business (B2B) Sales Experience.
* Freight Industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
* Cold calling experience.
* Good organisational skills.
* Can work to deadlines and handle pressure.
* Quick thinker / problem solving.
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic character.
* Ability to work with and support a team.
For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Distribution
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation
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