Business Development Manager

• Business Development Manager
• Road Freight Location: Midlands
• East Midlands and surrounding areas (Field-Based) Salary: £50,000
• £60,000 per annum Bonus: Performance-related bonus linked to sales targets

Benefits

Company car, pension scheme and longevity scheme Start Date: Immediate start available The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager to join a large, established global logistics and distribution business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with a proven background in road freight and logistics to join a successful international organisation. You will be responsible for driving new business growth, developing customer relationships and increasing market share across the East Midlands and surrounding areas.

This is a predominantly field-based position, ideal for someone who enjoys being out on the road, building relationships, identifying new opportunities and converting prospects into long-term business partnerships. The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting and securing new business opportunities across the East Midlands and surrounding areas.
• Developing and managing a strong pipeline of prospective customers within the road freight and logistics sector.
• Proactively generating new leads through networking, prospecting, referrals and face-to-face customer visits.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with new and existing B2B customers.
• Understanding customer requirements and developing tailored logistics and road freight solutions.
• Presenting and promoting the company's range of logistics, transport and distribution services.
• Preparing and delivering sales presentations, proposals and quotations.
• Negotiating commercial terms and successfully closing new business.
• Achieving agreed sales targets, revenue objectives and gross profit margins.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Working closely with internal operations and customer service teams to ensure successful onboarding of new customers.
• Maintaining accurate sales records, forecasts and pipeline activity. About You – Essential Requirements
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Business Development Manager or similar B2B sales role.
• Previous experience within the logistics, transport or freight forwarding sector.

Essential

Strong knowledge and experience of road freight.

• A proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets.
• Demonstrable B2B sales and commercial negotiation experience.
• The ability to identify and develop new business opportun...

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