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Business Development Manager

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Willis Global Ltd 50000.00 British Pound . GBP Per annum

2024-09-20 23:30:56

Job location Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Sales & Marketing

Job description

Our client, who is part of a Multi-National organisation which offers Freight Forwarding & Logistics solutions, with a focus on international shipping and intermodal services, is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to be based at offices in Colchester, Essex.

On Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on skills and experience up to £50k
  • WFH Flexibility - 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office
  • 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Bonus scheme

Main Purpose of the Business Development Manager:

  • Fearlessly seek out, identify & pursue new business opportunities, provide tailored solutions to secure ocean, European intermodal, European road & air opportunities accordingly.
  • Maintain & develop customer relationships, uncover growth opportunities to drive additional client support.
  • Preserve an unwavering commitment & drive, ensuring potential deals are brought to fruition propelling sales growth.
  • Organise client meetings in conjunction with the commercial manager, where and when required.
  • Ensure all rate agreements are documented, saved and clear instructions are passed onto the operations teams for smooth handling of shipments.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:

  • Ensure that client interaction and communication levels are exemplary.
  • Plan and carry out weekly sales calls.
  • Meet with clients regularly to maintain relationships.
  • Engage with the operations team on a regular basis to ensure all are kept informed of client plans and challenges which are being faced.
  • Ensure client service levels are maintained in line with agreements and look for opportunities to exceed client expectations.
  • Support & manage certain projects and campaigns.
  • Adhere to the agreed timescales for specific activities, ensuring standards are maintained.
  • Ensure all invoice customer queries are dealt with in a timely and satisfactory manner.
  • Positively promote the company values.
  • Seeks to provide an excellent service and to exceed client expectations.
  • Actively listens and communicates in a clear, concise manner, through a variety of different channels and builds positive working relationships at all levels.

To Be Considered:

  • Proven sales / business development experience within the freight forwarding industry experience is essential
  • Customer focused with excellent communication skills
  • Commercially aware

For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.

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