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