Business Development Manager

Harlington, Greater London
1 year ago
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Business Development Manager
Locations: Preferred location is Heathrow. Alternatively, locations are Manchester, Glasgow or Bristol

Are you ready to take on an exciting role with a global leader in the logistics industry? Our client, a renowned innovator in multimodal logistics, is seeking a talented and motivated Business Development Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and growing industry, with the chance to work with cutting-edge logistics solutions.

About the Role:
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by securing new clients and expanding existing accounts. You will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in air, sea, customs, and road freight logistics. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in the logistics industry.

Why Join Our Client?

Career Development: Work with innovative logistics solutions and technologies.
International Exposure: Collaborate with global teams and customers.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration package, company car and additional benefits.
Strategic Impact: Play a key role in shaping the company's growth and success.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience: Proven experience in sales or business development within air and sea freight logistics.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Customer Focus: Strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends and competitive insights to support the team and improve processes.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively to meet with clients and stakeholders.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in air, sea, customs, and road freight logistics.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify trends and competitive insights.
Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms of service with clients.
Performance Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and updates to management.

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