Business Development Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To obtain new sales leads, develop potential business and provide support to nurture our current customer base within the Global Operations department.
Business Development Manager
SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Proven sales track record within a Global Logistics environment to include freight forwarding.
* Can complete new business tenders and the IT ability to support this process.
* Have the ability and knowledge to increase both our company profile and customer base through developing new client relationships and maintain existing ones.
MAIN DUTIES:
* Generate sales leads via cold calling, networking, internet, sales lists and other proven methods and make the best use of leads generated through telesales.
* Make regular meetings/visits to potential prospects which may involve formal sales presentations (both online and in person).
* Obtain new and profitable business for the organisation.
* Attend and contribute to regular sales/business development meetings and work closely with the team.
SKILLS:
* Have a background in road freight/logistics
* Show an excellent ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
* Be a conscientious worker with good attention to detail
* Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Possess an adept ability to prioritise workload/leads
* Show proficiency in Microsoft Software Packages/Mandata (our transport management system) and associated sales software as appropriate
* Show excellent commercial judgement and be financially astute.
* 8Have a 'hands on' approach to building lucrative business opportunities and be able to identify quality leads.
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