Business Development Manager
- Location: Ipswich Or Remote
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our ambitious client. As a global logistics provider, they offer tailor-made solutions via air, ocean, and road. The ideal candidate will increase brand awareness, introduce new customers, grow a book of business, and help expand presence in the UK. Acting as a logistics consultant, you will add value to our clients' businesses by recognising service opportunities and supply chain efficiencies.
Day to Day of the role:
- Continuously introduce new clients to all services.
- Seamlessly integrate new clients within the company.
- Develop and refine SOPs for each client with Commercial and Operations teams.
- Utilise teams and infrastructure to source solutions for clients.
- Introduce key members of the Commercial and Operations teams to the clients.
- Work with the Commercial team to convert opportunities to agreed service provision.
- Re-introduce services to dormant accounts.
- Attend relevant trade events and networks.
- Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure we are meeting their requirements and maximising opportunities.
- Represent values professionally and maintain consistency of branding and messages.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in Imports or Exports Operational roles.
- Knowledge of customs documentation, certificates, licences, and general Customs Compliance.
- Understanding of Tariffs, Bonded customs, Special/Simplified Customs Procedures, AEO Procedures, and Inco Terms.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good problem-solving skills and geographical knowledge.
- Great customer service skills.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
- Free optional uniform and PPE where appropriate.
- Free car parking.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with Aviva (5% employee, 3% employer contributions).
- Death in Service benefit (x2 annual salary) after 12 weeks of service.
- Discretionary Company Performance Bonus scheme after 6 months, subject to Company Performance.
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme and Cashback Plans after 3 years of service.
- Loyalty Bonus Scheme after 3 years of service.
- Learning and Development opportunities.
- Social events including a Free Staff Christmas Party and a Staff Family Funday.