Business Development Manager

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 with an OTE of £60-£65K Per Annum
• Working hours - Monday to Friday: (Apply online only)hrs
• 4 Days office based, 1 Day road based
• Positive team environment working in a modern office
• 22 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and 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, you will be reporting to the director
• 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.

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.

To Be Considered:

• Proven Business to Business (B2B) Sales Experience.
• Freight Industry experience is essential.
• Cold calling experience.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Confident communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• 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