Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join a local, expanding Freight Forwarder.

The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients.
They will be required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients

• Achieve profit growth through effective commercial management of new and existing accounts.
• Demonstrate growth on a monthly basis and achieve the targets set out in the BDM scheme.
• Maximise all revenue opportunities from existing accounts by proactively pursuing underdeveloped areas.
• Generate new prospect leads and meet customers face to face, Teams/zoom and via the telephone.
• Follow the company sales policies and procedures.
• Update the CRM with records of all sales telephone calls, visits & Opportunities.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new services.
• Both provide and record timely, accurate, competitive pricing while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Conduct company presentations.

Ideal candidate attributes
• Demonstrate & generate enthusiasm
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Work with the team to find solutions
• Demonstrate personal drive
• Motivate colleagues
• Positive and pro-active approach to work

Full Job description on request
Hours Mon - Fri
Excellent Salary package subject to experience