Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To obtain new sales leads, develop potential business and provide support to nurture our current customer base within the Global Operations department. Business Development Manager SKILLS REQUIRED: * Proven sales track record within a Global Logistics environment to include freight forwarding. * Can complete new business tenders and the IT ability to support this process. * Have the ability and knowledge to increase both our company profile and customer base through developing new client relationships and maintain existing ones. MAIN DUTIES: * Generate sales leads via cold calling, networking, internet, sales lists and other proven methods and make the best use of leads generated through telesales. * Make regular meetings/visits to potential prospects which may involve formal sales presentations (both online and in person). * Obtain new and profitable business for the organisation. * Attend and contribute to regular sales/business development meetings and work closely with the team. SKILLS: * Have a background in road freight/logistics * Show an excellent ability to communicate well both orally and in writing * Be a conscientious worker with good attention to detail * Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team * Possess an adept ability to prioritise workload/leads * Show proficiency in Microsoft Software Packages/Mandata (our transport management system) and associated sales software as appropriate * Show excellent commercial judgement and be financially astute. * 8Have a ‘hands on’ approach to building lucrative business opportunities and be able to identify quality leads. For full details please contact 3Recruit