Logistics Business Development Manager
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Newport/ UK Wide
Permanent
Thomas Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a Freight and Logistics business based in South Wales. Due to strategic growth, our client is looking to take on a new Business Development Manager.
This is a full-time permanent vacancy and in return you will be offered a position with a market leading firm that is very well established with offices across the UK, as well as internationally.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of business development, generating business opportunities, client management and working in within freight/logistics.
Benefits provided
Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Laptop and Mobile phone provided
Company bonus scheme
23 Days holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
Long term progression and very small turnover in staff
Private healthcare
Pension Plan
Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining a pipeline of potential business
Developing new business opportunities
Create contract opportunities
Working with company directors in providing new business forecasting
Involvement in the development of sales presentation and pricing structures
Attending and representing the business on networking and hospitality events
Work closely with the marketing team to create new business opportunities specific to target area
Support and develop cross sell opportunities
Ensure CMR system is updated and maintain detailed activity reporting
Produce and present monthly sales and customer data
Retaining client relationships ensuring maintained standards
Support operational team in the mobilisation of new contracts
Undertake client service reviews
Maintain individual new business margin above company standards
Essential Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience working a business development role within logistics, supply chain management, and global freight forwarding industry
An understanding of the importing and exporting requirements
Self-driven to achieve targets
A proven track record in selling transport services
Experience in contract developments and mobilisations
Experience in providing sales and costing presentations
Excellent communication skills - professional manner
Experience of working to a budget and meeting KPIs
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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Newport/ UK Wide
Permanent
Thomas Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a Freight and Logistics business based in South Wales. Due to strategic growth, our client is looking to take on a new Business Development Manager.
This is a full-time permanent vacancy and in return you will be offered a position with a market leading firm that is very well established with offices across the UK, as well as internationally.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of business development, generating business opportunities, client management and working in within freight/logistics.
Benefits provided
Basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Laptop and Mobile phone provided
Company bonus scheme
23 Days holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
Long term progression and very small turnover in staff
Private healthcare
Pension Plan
Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining a pipeline of potential business
Developing new business opportunities
Create contract opportunities
Working with company directors in providing new business forecasting
Involvement in the development of sales presentation and pricing structures
Attending and representing the business on networking and hospitality events
Work closely with the marketing team to create new business opportunities specific to target area
Support and develop cross sell opportunities
Ensure CMR system is updated and maintain detailed activity reporting
Produce and present monthly sales and customer data
Retaining client relationships ensuring maintained standards
Support operational team in the mobilisation of new contracts
Undertake client service reviews
Maintain individual new business margin above company standards
Essential Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience working a business development role within logistics, supply chain management, and global freight forwarding industry
An understanding of the importing and exporting requirements
Self-driven to achieve targets
A proven track record in selling transport services
Experience in contract developments and mobilisations
Experience in providing sales and costing presentations
Excellent communication skills - professional manner
Experience of working to a budget and meeting KPIs
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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