Business Development Manager

DescriptionOur client, a rapidly expanding, reliable and professional global freight forwarding service provider, is currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to be based remotely and reporting into offices in the East / Greater London area.
On Offer;
* The opportunity to join a reliable and professional global freight forwarding business.
* Negotiable Salary with commission structure and car allowance
* Hybrid working – 1 to 2 days office based
Main Purpose of the Role;
Reporting to Senior Management, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing new business for the company by handling the sales process from start to finish.
Main Purpose of the Role;
* Cold calling potential customers
* Qualify new business customers
* Be able to take quotations [All modes of import/domestic transport]
* Ability to follow quotations to closure and bring on new bookings
* Support the branch on growth of the new business
* Various administration tasks that support the sales process
* Plan and organise sales activities
* Make effective visits to customers to obtain factual information
* Report accurately on customer visits and customer details on the database
* Arrange appropriate follow up customer visits
* Expand the boundaries of the current business
* Strategies developed to stay ahead of the competition
* Administration and reporting procedures prior to handover of client
To Be Considered
* Knowledge and experience of the freight forwarding sector, from a sale and operational perspective
* Experience selling to direct importers
* Goal orientated attitude
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Analytical thinking abilities
* Planning and organising skills
* Confidence in sales pitch and contacting new people
* Hunting sales approach
For full details, contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
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Negotiable
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London
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Contract TypePermanentAdded1y 2dID3038215