Business Development Manager (Network Transport)
Grange Park, Northamptonshire or Derby (with hybrid working and regular UK travel)
About Us
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.
We are now looking for a Business Development Manager (Network Transport) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- £6,000 car allowance
- Target Bonus
- 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
- Pension scheme - 6% matched employer contribution
- Comprehensive private family health cover
- Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
- Up to 10 days international remote working*
- Employee benefits
- Tailored development and career opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the transport sector operations to join our innovative and forward-thinking organisation.
You will have the chance to make a tangible impact by driving revenue growth and building key relationships, taking ownership of your rewards package with the knowledge that the more to you put, the more you will receive . ensuring our Network Transport operation continues to excel and expand.
With a supportive team and a wealth of development opportunities, this role is perfect for someone looking to advance their career and develop their earning capacity. and work at the forefront of logistics and transport solutions.
So, if you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Business Development Manager (Network Transport), you will create and sell logistics solutions to businesses, focusing on new clients and revenue growth.
drive revenue growth and manage key relationships with new clients, as well as explore new opportunities within existing client relationships.
You will support the company sales strategy by targeting new customers, particularly within the consumer electronics and white goods sectors, managing key stages of the sales cycle from initial contact to RFQ project management and contract negotiations.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including solution design, operations, and finance, you will design and deliver customised logistics solutions that meet clients' specific needs.
Additionally, you will:
- Proactively seek new leads and attend industry events
- Monitor sales activity to ensure targets are met or exceeded
- Prepare and present sales reports to senior management
- Effectively utilise CRM for efficient management of customer relationships
- Support the development and deployment of more sustainable sales solutions
About You
To be considered as a Business Development Manager (Network Transport), you will need:
- A proven track record of success in sales roles within the transport industry
- Experience managing customer RFQ projects
- The ability to lead a cross-functional team to deliver transport solutions
- The ability to influence at different levels of the organisation
- In-depth knowledge of transport operations, including both dedicated and networked transport models
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to persuade and argue effectively both visually and verbally
- A full, valid driving licence and the ability to travel
The closing date for this role is 26 August 2024.
Other organisations may call this role BDM, Senior Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Transport Sales Manager, or Network Transport Sales Manager.
Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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