Sales and Business Development Manager

1 month ago


Erith, United Kingdom Rapid Link Transport Services Limited Full time

Rapid Link Transport are seeking a hands on Sales and Business Development Manager to generate new sales leads and creating new and profitable relationships, as well as identifying new growth opportunities within our existing customers.

Rapid Link Transport are a family business, providing a fantastic opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time in the logistics world.

Bring your sales experience and make an immediate impact on Rapid Link Transport sales growth, working closely with the Director, who will give you the autonomy you need and the hands-on support to be successful within our fast-moving and exciting team.With household client names already using Rapid Link Transport, you’ll have great case studies to help you gain customer trust and commitment.

**Requirements**:
You'll be ideal for us if you...
- Have at least 3 years successful business to business direct selling experience, preferably in logistics sales
- Can demonstrate a strong track record of exceeding volume targets, and be comfortable with monitoring and recording of sales activity
- Have experience selling into senior and multi-stakeholder opportunities.
- Love an up-scale challenge and thrive in entrepreneurial environments.
- Are a confident communicator - speaking, writing, and listening
- Are self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Have flexibility to travel to the customer as required
- Innovative self-starter, who is credible, articulate, enthusiastic, motivated and flexible.

Your day to day includes:

- Sourcing, qualifying and managing sales leads, into worthwhile prospects and long-term partnerships
- Structuring and executing sales pitches to win solid and profitable new business
- Identifying customer needs and providing practical solutions
- Demonstrating to customers the competitive advantage of the Palletways Portal
- Negotiating with both new and existing customers for mutual benefit.
- Being the point of contact for customers at every stage of the sales-cycle.
- Contributing to shaping Rapid Link Transport solutions by communicating key market requirements into the business

Compensation & Benefits
- Family Friendly hours
- Basic Salary £45,000 - £50,000 pa
- Bonus and Commission to be discussed
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension scheme

Why Rapid Link Transport and What’s in it for you?

You will be joining a team that takes pride in its customer service ethos and its operational expertise. We are proud of our wide spectrum of diverse customers and our ongoing investment to provide them with the highest level of customer satisfaction.


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