We are looking for a a business development manager for a renowned freight forwarding logistics client in the West Midlands.

 Working alongside the Branch manager you will help develop freight forwarding business for their newly opened west midlands freight office.

This is a great opportunity to make your mark and grow the existing and new customer base.

Our client has an extensive network of their own UK offices and partner offices worldwide .

Your sales territory is unrestricted

My client is open to either a seasoned professional with many year experience or someone who has maybe 2 years freight forwarding experience wishing to further their career in a sales and account management role.

The successful candidate should  be able to demonstrate the below with a proven track record/experience  in freight forwarding .

• Generate new prospect leads and new freight accounts over the telephone and face-to-face.
• Role will involve telesales, face to face selling (B2B), Negotiations and Presentations
• Consistently grow the gross profit and achieve targets
• Achieve Sales productivity and revenue targets
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Provide customers with accurate and cost-effective quotations.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrate an ability to negotiate and influence others both internally and externally
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in working to targets and deadlines
• Experience of working in a proactive sales role either on the phone or face-to-face

Starting salary 30k – £52,000 plus generous uncapped commission structure along with company car or allowance after a successful probation period Warmest Regards