Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

DescriptionWe are recruiting for a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager/Sales Manager to join our client.
The primary role of the Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager/Sales Manager is to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients.
They must develop a rapport with new clients, set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve the relationship
They will be required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients.
This position will require the Business Development Manager to work with mid and senior level management
Strategic planning is a key part of this job description since it is the manager's responsibility to develop pipelines of new business coming into the company.
Responsibilities:
In the job you'll be tasked with the following:
Achieve profit growth through effective commercial management of new and existing accounts.
Demonstrate growth on a monthly basis and achieve the targets set out in the BDM scheme.
Maximise all revenue opportunities from existing accounts by proactively pursuing underdeveloped areas.
Generate new prospect leads and meet customers face to face, Teams/Zoom and via the telephone.
Follow the company sales policies and procedures.
Update the CRM with records of all sales telephone calls, visits & opportunities.
Prepare and submit monthly reports in a timely fashion.
Assist in the development and implementation of new services.
Both provide and record timely, accurate, competitive pricing while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Conduct company presentations
The Candidate:
Our client employs people based on character as much as experience and skills
They need to have the right people, with the right abilities and personality to become part of their team.
Their people are enthusiastic and passionate and genuinely love finding solutions for their clients
Our client like to have fun at work but more than anything they're committed, making sure they always go above and beyond to deliver.
With our client, every employee is empowered to achieve and surpass their potential, while remaining focused on creating lasting business relationships and long-term, sustainable success.
The Package:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave per annum with an additional purchase scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus
Hybrid working where applicable
Annual birthday leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Day off for child's first day at school
Cycle to work scheme
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Features
  • bonus
  • car
£70,000
Sale, Greater Manchester
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