Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Midlands)

Our client was set up in 2014 by three former directors of the UK's largest European groupage operator. Three years on, we are a £12 million turnover company operating multi-modal services. Through driving innovation, we have taken freight to the next level by offering a market leading European groupage service with daily departures, less transit hubs and rapid transit times servicing across Europe.

Due to our growth we require a Business Development Manager either full time or part time with a passion for business development and relationship building. The focus of the role is to win new business by adding value through the promotion of our services. You will be home based selling in the Midlands (M1 corridor). You will manage your own diary and develop your own portfolio of opportunities, using the whole sales process from lead generation, appointment making to closing of the account.

The successful candidate will be an experienced sales person from within the freight industry, familiar with selling in the Midlands and able to demonstrate success in the ability to sell multi-modal services with a European road freight bias. You will also have experience of nurturing and closing key accounts and comfortable dealing with customers at a senior management level. You will be expected to stand on your own feet, use your own initiative and be a self-starter.
In return, we are offering an industry leading salary with realistic sales targets and an attractive commission structure.

Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme, 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, Fully expensed company car of your choice.