We are working with an international Freight and Logistics provider, who are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to focus on European Roadfreight and Customs.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the BDM – EU Roadfreight will be responsible for developing core services for the company. The role will involve fieldwork, including identifying and targeting potential new clients as well as working closely with existing customers and colleagues to strengthen existing relationships.
This is a hybrid working arrangement; split between home, road and the office in Dagenham.
The successful BDM – EU Roadfreight will have excellent communication and customer service skills and be self-motivated with a hard- working driven ethos. Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of an established team.
BDM – EU Roadfreight duties include:
Initiate sales activities, focusing on European road transport and customs
Developing business relationships with existing and new customer base
Identifying sales leads and developing core services
Prepare, deliver and follow up quotations and leads
Recording, reporting and analysing the outcomes
Understanding of freight forwarding, particularly road freight and customs
A knowledge of Ocean and Airfreight would also be an advantage
We’re keen to talk to people who have at least 2 years proven business development experience in freight forwarding background, who have connections within the industry.
This is a full-time, permanent role, working 9am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
In return, the BDM – EU Roadfreight is being offered an attractive package with a basic salary in the region of £40 to £50k, plus yearly sales bonus, as well as private medical health scheme and company pension, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays). A car allowance, laptop and phone are provided.
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01376 503567
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