Manchester-based Freight Forwarding business is looking for a new Business Development Manager to join their well-established Road Freight division to assist in expanding their UK Domestic Business in the North West of England.
The focus is ideally on UK domestic, but the company also offers European Groupage, Full, Part Load Services, and Air and Sea Freight Services.
Are you an ambitious sales professional ready to shape the future of your carrier? Join our team as a UK Account Manager and unlock exciting opportunities for growth, impact, and rewards.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive Compensation: Base salary of £30-40k per year (depending on experience), with a monthly commission based on revenue.
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Travel Benefits: Mileage reimbursement for company visits.
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Advancement Perks: Eligibility for a company car after achieving top targets for six months.
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Work-Life Balance: 24 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
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Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work, empowering you to manage your role autonomously.
Your Role & Responsibilities
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Drive Customer Acquisition: Proactively source and manage new clients to build a robust portfolio.
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Achieve Sales Excellence: Consistently meet and exceed sales targets to contribute to company growth.
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Acquire new business by way of a consistent outdoor presence, structured & targeted appointments along with follow up and cold calls.
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Strategic Contributions: Play an integral role in shaping business, sales, and market acquisition strategies.
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Team Development: Help build the sales and client management team
Main Duties:
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Promote and grow services in the region.
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Manage sales pipeline and CRM updates.
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Handle customer quotations and tariff management.
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Identify and secure new business opportunities.
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Achieve sales targets set by management.
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Ensure compliance with company policies.
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Implement new business initiatives.
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Stay informed on competitors and market trends.
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Perform other relevant tasks as needed.
Key Competencies and Skills:
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A results-orientated individual who constantly challenges themselves to exceed expectations
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Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of a business
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Good negotiation and persuasive skills
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Time management skills are essential
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Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Education and Experience:
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Must demonstrate employment within the freight industry of more than 3 years
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Track record of achieving sales targets and objectives