Business Development Manager

Who our client are?
Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years.

The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE.

We are they looking for :

Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the Kent region, but preferably in the Dartford and surrounding area

In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business.

What they we offer in return?
- Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance

- Hours:

Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid)
- Generous Time Off:
Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
- Enhanced Family Leave:
Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Focus:
Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
- Referral Rewards:
Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team.
- Work-Life Balance:
Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
- Recognition Programs:
Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards

What you will be doing as Business Development Manager
- Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships.
- Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
- Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential.
- Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way.
- Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains.
- Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions.
- Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups.
- Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy.
- Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business."

Our Ideal Business Development Manager
- Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role
- You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed.
- You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do.
- You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships.
- Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success.
- A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!