Business Development Manager - ST Selection : Job Details

Company - Leading Transport/Freight Company

Job Title - Business Development Manager

Location - Thurrock, Essex

Salary - £neg

My client who are a leading company within the fright forwarding and logistics sector are currently looking for a proactive Business Development Manager with experience of (or the ability to learn) all modes of transport to enhance a busy team.

Role requirements of the successful candidate:

• Ideally at least 2 years' experience in selling in a transport/forwarding environment.
• Experience of sales and development.
• Good overall knowledge of the transport/freight industry.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and friendly personality.
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong and dynamic team player.
• Excellent English and Maths skills.

Job responsibilities and tasks:

• Source your own business leads and act on those provided by Sales and Operations colleagues.
• Generate new sales, this includes FCL/LCL seafreight, airfreight and roadfreight, import and export.
• Work flexibly, both in the office and out in the field.
• Ability to bring in own transferable business a definite advantage.

Hours:MondaytoFriday0900-1700hrs

Salary: Negotiable