BDM - Freight

We now have an exciting opportunity for a for an experienced Freight Business Development Manager to cover the Northwest territory.
Our client is a highly successful global freight forwarder they have an established international global network, which offers customers an exceptional service at competitive prices.
Your role will be to identify new business opportunities within the freight forwarding sector your main responsibilities include.
* Creating and implement an annual business plan to achieve your annual budget requirements
* Developing agreed markets and new products with the aim of increasing profitable turnover through diversification of services.
* Implementing processes for prospect management and customer follow-up to assure that all potential customers are handled in a manner conducive to maximizing the company's goals for sales penetration, profitability, and customer loyalty.
* New business target of minimum x 3 salary, 8 appointments per week minimum.
* New Customer Transition: once a client has been successfully gained it is the responsibility of the sales representative to ensure that a new customer report is completed outlining all of the customer's key requirements as well as services and prices for each new client.
In order to apply for this role, you will have experience of selling a multi modal freight forwarding service
You will be self-motivated, and sales driven with a proven track record in sales. You will possess excellent market knowledge in freight forwarding and good negotiation and closing skills.
Salary and Benefits
Salary £50,000 to £60,000
Car Allowance
Commission
Pension - Salary Sacrifice
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Healthcare
Cycle to Work Scheme
25 days Holiday Allowance - 1 service day for every 5 years' service up to 30 days

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