Senior Business Development Manager
10 days ago
Southampton
Job Type: Senior Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding Location: Southampton Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + HUGE Comms Sector: Sales Hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Job Reference: SN(phone number removed) A Business Development Manager is required to join a multi-site Freight Forwarder are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager for their office in Lutterworth. The Business Development Manager will have worked for a Freight Forwarder and will have working experience within Operations, Key accounts management and New Business Sales. Responsible for the identification, acquisition, development and retention of a customer base within the Air, Sea & Rail freight modes. You will be fully accountable for the growth of GP across these modes and in line with a structured sales scheme. £50K - £100K basic- Depending on experience – Uncapped Comms – Six Figure Earnings! • This will be primarily an office & field based role., • Achieve new business sales targets by developing relationships with new (and lapsed) customers, • Generate own leads and opportunities and follow up on any leads and referrals resulting from Company Operations activity, • Own the sales process from lead generation to closing the sale, • Negotiate sale (price, costs, delivery and specifications) with buyers and close the sale, • Effectively interact with the Operations team, • Company's products, services and pricing structures, • Maintain sales pipeline using CRM software, • Maintain a monthly personal sales activity plan, • MUST have Freight Operations., • Preferable previous experience in a sales or key account management role at a freight forwarder, • Skilled at Freight quotations and rate negotiations, • An excellent communicator both written and verbally, • Excellent IT skills Our client offers a fantastic Basic Salary + Commissions and Benefits package that is the best in the industry and is negotiable dependent upon previous industry experience. This is a modern, dynamic business looking to secure the services of a bright Sales professional looking for their big break! They offer excellent working conditions and a vibrant atmosphere. If you're looking for a fresh challenge in a business that offers you support, but also the freedom to manage your own desk please - #J-18808-Ljbffr