Logistics Business Development Manager in Newport

Logistics Business Development Manager

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 within freight/logistics.

Benefits

• 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

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