Job Title: Sales Manager - Based in London
Our client are a well-established and leading global logistics provider, with a very rich history within the Logistics and Project Freight Forwarding sector.
This role represents a superb opportunity for an experienced Business Development/Sales Executive, with a passion for sales, to fulfil a pivotal sales role for the UK South/London region.
The primary goal is to secure new customers and develop existing customers with the Freight Forwading industry.
Excellent Company Benefits:
- 33 Days Paid Annual Leave (inc Bank Holidays)
- Company Pension
- Car Allowance
- Employee contribution health scheme
- Cashback scheme
- Career Progression
- Group Income Protection Scheme
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES
- Create a plan of sales appointments with prospect, developing and existing clients with a game plan to engage and secure opportunities
- Develop all necessary procedures and processes to ensure that the sales function operates efficiently and effectively and achieves objectives
- Create and identify new business opportunities
- Contact new and existing clients either by face to face meetings, telephone calls or networking
- Prepare presentations, proposals for prospective clients
- Setting your own appointments and managing your own time
- Required to sell air and sea freight services both imports and exports
- Support Business Development on Sales Meetings
- Issue Visit Reports
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and other relevant bodies to ensure that the company's maximum sales potential is realised in your area
- Monitor the sales performance of competitors to ensure the company maintains and develops its competitive position
Skills/Experience Required:
- Freight/Logistics Project forwarding experience
- Ability to work on your own and use own initiate
- Full UK Driving Licence required
- Good Freight Logistics market knowledge required
- Travel in the UK required
- Computer Literate
- Sales/Business Development Experience
- Hunter mentality, with a go-getting approach to sales & Business Development
- Experienced and motivated in sales
- A pro-active, solutions focused approach
- Able to plan as well as work to; and meet deadlines
- Commercial, Enthusiastic, Entrepreneurial
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent Telephone manner
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
Please apply now for immediate consideration, as this role offers an immediate start and excellent career prospects.