Our Client, a multi-national, freight forwarder, has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Sales / Sales Support executive based at their offices in Redditch, Worcestershire. Due to contiued expansion, this position forms part of the Sales Team and requires the jobholder to offer support and assistance to the New Business and Existing Customer Sales Teams and to build relationships with Potential and Existing clients and ensure that a high standard of customer care is prevalent at all times. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To constantly work towards improving working relationships both internally and externally. To ensure that high standards of support are afforded to the existing sales and operations functions within the office environment. To deliver exceptional customer service and support to the sales team in maximising the business from existing clients as well as providing assistance with the conversion and development of new business. JOB DUTIES Maintain regular contact and build strong relationships with the existing clients to optimise retention and to maximise business potential. To calculate freight quotations for existing clients on all modes of transport on a spot basis by negotiating preferential buying rates from the supplier base. To confirm quotes verbally and obtain instant feedback, followed by the preparation and submission of the written quote. To follow up the quotes in a timely manner to maximise the conversion rate. To record and monitor the quotations from the sales and operations departments and to collate the information for the Tuesday sales meeting. To be involved in the weekly sales meeting, where current jobs, quotes, entertaining and other relevant topics are discussed along with the previous weeks trading activity. To lend support to the existing sales efforts of the Business Development Team, to process Credit Applications, Credit Checks and to be involved in the quoting process along with the general sales administration relevant to the sales department Provide new leads, market intelligence and admin support Cold calling/prospecting, making appointments if possible Lead qualification/research new customers/targets Follow up on all sales leads and investigate new customers Manage lead generation projects SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Would suit a Graduate with some work experience in direct/telemarketing Customer focused Industry knowledge - FREIGHT FORWARDING ideal but we would consider a candidate without freight forwarding experience but you must be sales orientated with confident customer services skills. Global geographic knowledge IT skills (Microsoft Office) Coldcalling High Level of communication skills to maintain internal and external relations Benefits 23,000 to 30,000 dependent upon experience Contributory Pension 22 days holiday to start Bonus scheme after qualifying period
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Our Client, a multi-national, freight forwarder, has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Sales / Sales Support executive based at their offices in Redditch, Worcestershire. Due to contiued expansion, this position forms part of the Sales Team and requires the jobholder to offer support and assistance to the New Business and Existing Customer Sales Teams and to build relationships with Potential and Existing clients and ensure that a high standard of customer care is prevalent at all times. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To constantly work towards improving working relationships both internally and externally. To ensure that high standards of support are afforded to the existing sales and operations functions within the office environment. To deliver exceptional customer service and support to the sales team in maximising the business from existing clients as well as providing assistance with the conversion and development of new business. JOB DUTIES Maintain regular contact and build strong relationships with the existing clients to optimise retention and to maximise business potential. To calculate freight quotations for existing clients on all modes of transport on a spot basis by negotiating preferential buying rates from the supplier base. To confirm quotes verbally and obtain instant feedback, followed by the preparation and submission of the written quote. To follow up the quotes in a timely manner to maximise the conversion rate. To record and monitor the quotations from the sales and operations departments and to collate the information for the Tuesday sales meeting. To be involved in the weekly sales meeting, where current jobs, quotes, entertaining and other relevant topics are discussed along with the previous weeks trading activity. To lend support to the existing sales efforts of the Business Development Team, to process Credit Applications, Credit Checks and to be involved in the quoting process along with the general sales administration relevant to the sales department Provide new leads, market intelligence and admin support Cold calling/prospecting, making appointments if possible Lead qualification/research new customers/targets Follow up on all sales leads and investigate new customers Manage lead generation projects SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Would suit a Graduate with some work experience in direct/telemarketing Customer focused Industry knowledge - FREIGHT FORWARDING ideal but we would consider a candidate without freight forwarding experience but you must be sales orientated with confident customer services skills. Global geographic knowledge IT skills (Microsoft Office) Coldcalling High Level of communication skills to maintain internal and external relations Benefits 23,000 to 30,000 dependent upon experience Contributory Pension 22 days holiday to start Bonus scheme after qualifying period
Our client provides complete global Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions. Specialising in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding and warehousing. They lead the industry with their innovative and customisable solutions. We are now looking to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to cover a national territory with a Northwest base, although for the right candidate my client would consider any Uk location Your role is to target freight forwarding business opportunities nationally, selling all aspects of freight and logistics services but in the main sea freight forwarding services From pipeline creation and management from lead generation through to closing of business, account management, with responsibility for fully utilising all aspects of the CRM system, Salesforce. You will handle all aspects of the sales cycle In order to apply for this role, you will have a proven track record selling Freight Forwarding services and in particular sea freight imports and exports. You will have excellent negotiation and closing skills, outstanding communication skills, ability to interact at all levels, sound understanding of freight forwarding operations and logistics capabilities. Commercially focused and driven, solutions orientated and innovative Package and Benefits Salary 70,000 to 75,000 6,000 Car Allowance Commission Scheme,7% GP year 1, 5% GP Year 2, 3% GP for the life of the account. Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contributions) Referral scheme Death in service (4x salary) Bonus scheme Private healthcare 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Our client provides complete global Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions. Specialising in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding and warehousing. They lead the industry with their innovative and customisable solutions. We are now looking to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to cover a national territory with a Northwest base, although for the right candidate my client would consider any Uk location Your role is to target freight forwarding business opportunities nationally, selling all aspects of freight and logistics services but in the main sea freight forwarding services From pipeline creation and management from lead generation through to closing of business, account management, with responsibility for fully utilising all aspects of the CRM system, Salesforce. You will handle all aspects of the sales cycle In order to apply for this role, you will have a proven track record selling Freight Forwarding services and in particular sea freight imports and exports. You will have excellent negotiation and closing skills, outstanding communication skills, ability to interact at all levels, sound understanding of freight forwarding operations and logistics capabilities. Commercially focused and driven, solutions orientated and innovative Package and Benefits Salary 70,000 to 75,000 6,000 Car Allowance Commission Scheme,7% GP year 1, 5% GP Year 2, 3% GP for the life of the account. Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contributions) Referral scheme Death in service (4x salary) Bonus scheme Private healthcare 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Our client provide domestic and International cross border e-commerce and mail solutions to businesses worldwide. As an autonomous broker, they handle domestic and international deliveries and European returns across their postal and commercial networks. By working with local home delivery specialists, they also provide the best last-mile experience available. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager depending on experience, from an International eCommerce cross-border specialist background with a basic salary which can range from 50,000 to 60,000 plus commission, car alllowance and other benefits DOE Idealy they are looking for candidates who are SCOTLAND based Goal of the position - Responsible for the generation of new business nationally as designated by Commercial Director & National Sales Manager (New Business). - Working with other members of the Sales team to maximise revenue growth and profit margin. - To introduce the Company's products and services to potential customers through telephone calling, trade shows or personal visits within an agreed call cycle. Sales - To identify, research, investigate and close new accounts throughout UK & Ireland - To build pipeline of potential clients. Details Including expected spend levels and any competitor information to be recorded on relevant system. - Work effectively within the sales team to maximise sales opportunities. - To make qualified visits to prospective and existing customers using effective route planning and time management. - To manage key accounts effectively and record all contact/information on relevant system. - To provide customers with timely and relevant information about the client's services. - Proactively provide customers with accurate information, enabling them to access services at the earliest opportunity, with maximum ease. - Present a professional image of the company to all at all times and develop and maintain relationship with prospective and existing customers. - Develop and maintain effective relationship with other sales team members, other departments and management. - Ensure all sales procedures are followed at all times - Ensure customer agreements/tariffs are signed before trading begins, and that accurate rates have been communicated to the Finance Department. - Ensure all corporate standards are met. Expertise - Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent - Proven sales experience and performance in International Cross Border / E-Commerce Solutions - Able to find and close business - Excellent knowledge of sales procedures - Experience of CRM systems - Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to job - Excellent Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent communicator both in person and by telephone - Holder of clean current driving licence (minimum 1 year) - Good geographical knowledge - Self-starter - Result oriented - Flexible and adaptable - Good team worker and able to work on own initiative - Able to prioritise own work, and work without supervision - Diplomatic and resourceful - Planner and organiser
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Our client provide domestic and International cross border e-commerce and mail solutions to businesses worldwide. As an autonomous broker, they handle domestic and international deliveries and European returns across their postal and commercial networks. By working with local home delivery specialists, they also provide the best last-mile experience available. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager depending on experience, from an International eCommerce cross-border specialist background with a basic salary which can range from 50,000 to 60,000 plus commission, car alllowance and other benefits DOE Idealy they are looking for candidates who are SCOTLAND based Goal of the position - Responsible for the generation of new business nationally as designated by Commercial Director & National Sales Manager (New Business). - Working with other members of the Sales team to maximise revenue growth and profit margin. - To introduce the Company's products and services to potential customers through telephone calling, trade shows or personal visits within an agreed call cycle. Sales - To identify, research, investigate and close new accounts throughout UK & Ireland - To build pipeline of potential clients. Details Including expected spend levels and any competitor information to be recorded on relevant system. - Work effectively within the sales team to maximise sales opportunities. - To make qualified visits to prospective and existing customers using effective route planning and time management. - To manage key accounts effectively and record all contact/information on relevant system. - To provide customers with timely and relevant information about the client's services. - Proactively provide customers with accurate information, enabling them to access services at the earliest opportunity, with maximum ease. - Present a professional image of the company to all at all times and develop and maintain relationship with prospective and existing customers. - Develop and maintain effective relationship with other sales team members, other departments and management. - Ensure all sales procedures are followed at all times - Ensure customer agreements/tariffs are signed before trading begins, and that accurate rates have been communicated to the Finance Department. - Ensure all corporate standards are met. Expertise - Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent - Proven sales experience and performance in International Cross Border / E-Commerce Solutions - Able to find and close business - Excellent knowledge of sales procedures - Experience of CRM systems - Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to job - Excellent Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent communicator both in person and by telephone - Holder of clean current driving licence (minimum 1 year) - Good geographical knowledge - Self-starter - Result oriented - Flexible and adaptable - Good team worker and able to work on own initiative - Able to prioritise own work, and work without supervision - Diplomatic and resourceful - Planner and organiser
Job description: General Manager role for a well established and growing Pallet Distribution and Full Load business based in the Swansea region of South Wales. Job Purpose: To provide full leadership and direction across the transport operation-ensuring safe, legal, and efficient delivery of services while growing profitability, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement. This role is the senior-most position in the company day-to-day and acts as the central link between the business and the Board. Key responsibilities: Business & Operational Leadership - Lead and oversee all business functions including transport operations, fleet, compliance, HR, finance, and customer service. - Set and monitor business KPIs, budgets, and performance targets in alignment with Pallet business board strategy. - Ensure optimal use of vehicles, people, and technology to deliver operational excellence. - Lead change projects (e.g., digitisation, process improvement, cost saving, new business integration). Commercial Strategy & Financial Oversight - Deliver profitability targets, managing cost control, pricing models, and commercial decisions. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to the Board. - Develop and maintain supplier relationships and cost-effective procurement practices. Team Leadership & People Development - Build a strong company culture with high standards and a supportive, motivated team. - Management of circa 35 staff including Supervisors, Traffic Ops, Planning, Warehouse, Payroll, Admin and Drivers - Line manage department heads or directly manage small operational and admin teams. - Lead recruitment, succession planning, training, and performance management processes. Customer & Market Development - Act as the face of the business for key clients, ensuring strong commercial partnerships. - Identify new business opportunities and strategic customer development. - Oversee pricing, contracts, and customer satisfaction across the business. Compliance, Risk & Governance - Hold overall accountability for health & safety, transport legislation, and regulatory compliance. - Ensure systems and audits are in place for DVSA, insurance, environmental and employment law requirements. - Maintain professional relationships with external bodies. Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Champion a culture of learning, efficiency, and continuous improvement. - Implement systems that improve visibility, data insight, and business control. - Report regularly to the Board on performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job description: General Manager role for a well established and growing Pallet Distribution and Full Load business based in the Swansea region of South Wales. Job Purpose: To provide full leadership and direction across the transport operation-ensuring safe, legal, and efficient delivery of services while growing profitability, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement. This role is the senior-most position in the company day-to-day and acts as the central link between the business and the Board. Key responsibilities: Business & Operational Leadership - Lead and oversee all business functions including transport operations, fleet, compliance, HR, finance, and customer service. - Set and monitor business KPIs, budgets, and performance targets in alignment with Pallet business board strategy. - Ensure optimal use of vehicles, people, and technology to deliver operational excellence. - Lead change projects (e.g., digitisation, process improvement, cost saving, new business integration). Commercial Strategy & Financial Oversight - Deliver profitability targets, managing cost control, pricing models, and commercial decisions. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to the Board. - Develop and maintain supplier relationships and cost-effective procurement practices. Team Leadership & People Development - Build a strong company culture with high standards and a supportive, motivated team. - Management of circa 35 staff including Supervisors, Traffic Ops, Planning, Warehouse, Payroll, Admin and Drivers - Line manage department heads or directly manage small operational and admin teams. - Lead recruitment, succession planning, training, and performance management processes. Customer & Market Development - Act as the face of the business for key clients, ensuring strong commercial partnerships. - Identify new business opportunities and strategic customer development. - Oversee pricing, contracts, and customer satisfaction across the business. Compliance, Risk & Governance - Hold overall accountability for health & safety, transport legislation, and regulatory compliance. - Ensure systems and audits are in place for DVSA, insurance, environmental and employment law requirements. - Maintain professional relationships with external bodies. Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Champion a culture of learning, efficiency, and continuous improvement. - Implement systems that improve visibility, data insight, and business control. - Report regularly to the Board on performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
The Vacancy - Area Sales Executive based in East London and surounding area Our client are building a team of high-performing, ambitious sales professionals who want more than just a job. They are the UK's largest parcel delivery company, and growing fast. With a booming international arm and exciting acquisitions under their belt, they're creating real opportunities for people who are ready to own click apply for full job details
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
The Vacancy - Area Sales Executive based in East London and surounding area Our client are building a team of high-performing, ambitious sales professionals who want more than just a job. They are the UK's largest parcel delivery company, and growing fast. With a booming international arm and exciting acquisitions under their belt, they're creating real opportunities for people who are ready to own click apply for full job details
Our client is a well-established freight forwarder, a European trailer freight operator and Freight forwarder, a market leader in the provision of European logistics services to a large number of very substantial manufacturers, importers and exporters both in the UK and in Europe We are now recruiting for an Internal Sales Executive to join the Freight team at their location in St Albans and although working for a freight forwarding/Transport company and experience of working in this sector is desirable, experience is not essential, as long as you have worked in a similar internal sales role where the core function has been maximising sales from your clients, communicating issues and having a bright, energetic personality is much more important Working as part of a vibrant freight sales team your role will involve Canvassing, Prospect, develop, secure and managing new Ocean, Air and Road freight business accounts. Your main responsibilities include Identify new sales leads and cold call, actively pursue / follow up, negotiate and close. Develop sales opportunities from data held within the internal CRM system in Negotiation with clients and suppliers. Submit quotes, overcome objections and convert to new business. Manage tender enquiries for larger 'A' list customers with communication and co-ordination to all relevant internal parties. Attending and participating in Sales meetings and client meetings The successful candidate must have: Excellent questioning skills, Objection handling. Closing skills. Ability to build relationships with your own Clients / Prospects. Strong negotiating ability. Work to targets, particularly numbers of cold calls / week. Package and Benefits: 30,000 Circa will pay more dependent upon experience Commission structure/ Multiple pay reviews 22 days holiday to start plus bank holidays Pension
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Our client is a well-established freight forwarder, a European trailer freight operator and Freight forwarder, a market leader in the provision of European logistics services to a large number of very substantial manufacturers, importers and exporters both in the UK and in Europe We are now recruiting for an Internal Sales Executive to join the Freight team at their location in St Albans and although working for a freight forwarding/Transport company and experience of working in this sector is desirable, experience is not essential, as long as you have worked in a similar internal sales role where the core function has been maximising sales from your clients, communicating issues and having a bright, energetic personality is much more important Working as part of a vibrant freight sales team your role will involve Canvassing, Prospect, develop, secure and managing new Ocean, Air and Road freight business accounts. Your main responsibilities include Identify new sales leads and cold call, actively pursue / follow up, negotiate and close. Develop sales opportunities from data held within the internal CRM system in Negotiation with clients and suppliers. Submit quotes, overcome objections and convert to new business. Manage tender enquiries for larger 'A' list customers with communication and co-ordination to all relevant internal parties. Attending and participating in Sales meetings and client meetings The successful candidate must have: Excellent questioning skills, Objection handling. Closing skills. Ability to build relationships with your own Clients / Prospects. Strong negotiating ability. Work to targets, particularly numbers of cold calls / week. Package and Benefits: 30,000 Circa will pay more dependent upon experience Commission structure/ Multiple pay reviews 22 days holiday to start plus bank holidays Pension
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the South West area, but preferably in the Bristol area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the South West area, but preferably in the Bristol area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the East Anglia, Cambridge, but preferably in the Cambridge area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the East Anglia, Cambridge, but preferably in the Cambridge area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the South Wales area, but preferably in the Cardiff area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the South Wales area, but preferably in the Cardiff area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the Kent region, but preferably in the Dartford and surrounding area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join the South of England sales team based anywhere in the Kent region, but preferably in the Dartford and surrounding area In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Job Title: Senior Busniess Development Manager Department: New Business Sales Reporting to: Head of Sales Location: Home Based, but must live in the Midlands area of Birmingha, Staffordshire, Stoke, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Telford, Northampton, Worcester, Dudley etc Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5, Monday-Friday Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 (OTE 100,000) Our client are one of the UK's leading carrier management companies, who work with major brands, with an obsession for driving carrier performance for the benefit of their customers. They are looking for an established Business Development professional based in the Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Coventry, Leicester, Stafford and surrounding area of the West and East Midlands. You will have several years new business parcel sales experience to join and be part of the growth of their friendly sales team. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have a demonstrated history of achieving new business targets. They will be reliable and hardworking with a clear focus on implementing new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenues and have superb communication skills at all levels and a strong ability to impact and influence. They have exciting growth plans, providing real opportunity for career progression for ambitious individuals. This role has the opportunity to double the salary in commission due to their uncapped structure! Main areas of responsibility - To develop a portfolio of prospects through agreed channels - Gain and implement new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenue and margin - Develop and implement an approach to secure competitors in the shortest time possible. - Develop and implement a sales plan and call cycle that incorporates initiatives for identifying and gaining new business and maximises growth of existing major account customers to achieve the individual sales (volume and profitability) targets - Continuously develop company knowledge, commercial awareness and own skills and abilities in order to provide the best possible standard of sales practices and maximise own contribution to selling process. - Promote our clients brand image and values through own appearance and behaviour so that it reflects our clients high standards and develops customers' relationship - Ability to understand customers IT and despatch infrastructure in order to mould solutions to support appropriately. Education & Experience Essential: - Minimum 3+ years new business sales background within the parcel delivery/ logistics sector - Proven track record of hitting new business sales targets - Business/commercial acumen - Ability to source own opportunities through a variety of prospecting techniques - Live in the North West Desirable: - Experience of relationship building and management - Extensive knowledge and experience of selling into retail and Ecommerce - Good understanding of IT / Ecommerce / WMS platforms & integrations Personal: - Self-motivated, ambition to succeed - Ability to communicate at all levels - Problem solving - Decision making - Planning/organisation Salary - 45,000 to 55,000 plus car allowance, 25 days holiday, pension and High OTE
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Busniess Development Manager Department: New Business Sales Reporting to: Head of Sales Location: Home Based, but must live in the Midlands area of Birmingha, Staffordshire, Stoke, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Telford, Northampton, Worcester, Dudley etc Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5, Monday-Friday Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 (OTE 100,000) Our client are one of the UK's leading carrier management companies, who work with major brands, with an obsession for driving carrier performance for the benefit of their customers. They are looking for an established Business Development professional based in the Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Coventry, Leicester, Stafford and surrounding area of the West and East Midlands. You will have several years new business parcel sales experience to join and be part of the growth of their friendly sales team. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have a demonstrated history of achieving new business targets. They will be reliable and hardworking with a clear focus on implementing new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenues and have superb communication skills at all levels and a strong ability to impact and influence. They have exciting growth plans, providing real opportunity for career progression for ambitious individuals. This role has the opportunity to double the salary in commission due to their uncapped structure! Main areas of responsibility - To develop a portfolio of prospects through agreed channels - Gain and implement new business opportunities for our client whilst maximising revenue and margin - Develop and implement an approach to secure competitors in the shortest time possible. - Develop and implement a sales plan and call cycle that incorporates initiatives for identifying and gaining new business and maximises growth of existing major account customers to achieve the individual sales (volume and profitability) targets - Continuously develop company knowledge, commercial awareness and own skills and abilities in order to provide the best possible standard of sales practices and maximise own contribution to selling process. - Promote our clients brand image and values through own appearance and behaviour so that it reflects our clients high standards and develops customers' relationship - Ability to understand customers IT and despatch infrastructure in order to mould solutions to support appropriately. Education & Experience Essential: - Minimum 3+ years new business sales background within the parcel delivery/ logistics sector - Proven track record of hitting new business sales targets - Business/commercial acumen - Ability to source own opportunities through a variety of prospecting techniques - Live in the North West Desirable: - Experience of relationship building and management - Extensive knowledge and experience of selling into retail and Ecommerce - Good understanding of IT / Ecommerce / WMS platforms & integrations Personal: - Self-motivated, ambition to succeed - Ability to communicate at all levels - Problem solving - Decision making - Planning/organisation Salary - 45,000 to 55,000 plus car allowance, 25 days holiday, pension and High OTE
We now have an exciting opportunity for a European Business Development Manager to join a privately owned European Road freight and Irish Distribution company with a solid and flourishing reputation within the sector, providing competitively priced, time sensitive distribution packages and associated services to many blue-Chip companies. The role is to work within an established sales team, with telesales support, selling and promoting mainland European road freight services You will have full access to the very established existing Irish customer base and the company also has an excellent state of the art track and trace system The role will be predominately new business, with an element of Account Management. We are looking for someone to develop a full European freight service, you must have a good knowledge of customs requirements and processes from collection to delivery You will have a proven sales track record with at least 2 years' experience in the European freight forwarding sales field. With the ability to source your own leads, new business orientated with a flair for customer service and account management. Package and Benefits Salary 28,000- 40,000 dependant on individual Full time role - office/hybrid working Commission /Bonus/Scheme / Mobile/Laptop Car allowance or company car Medicash benefits policy for all employees 22 days holidays, increasing after 3 years, plus bank holidays
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
We now have an exciting opportunity for a European Business Development Manager to join a privately owned European Road freight and Irish Distribution company with a solid and flourishing reputation within the sector, providing competitively priced, time sensitive distribution packages and associated services to many blue-Chip companies. The role is to work within an established sales team, with telesales support, selling and promoting mainland European road freight services You will have full access to the very established existing Irish customer base and the company also has an excellent state of the art track and trace system The role will be predominately new business, with an element of Account Management. We are looking for someone to develop a full European freight service, you must have a good knowledge of customs requirements and processes from collection to delivery You will have a proven sales track record with at least 2 years' experience in the European freight forwarding sales field. With the ability to source your own leads, new business orientated with a flair for customer service and account management. Package and Benefits Salary 28,000- 40,000 dependant on individual Full time role - office/hybrid working Commission /Bonus/Scheme / Mobile/Laptop Car allowance or company car Medicash benefits policy for all employees 22 days holidays, increasing after 3 years, plus bank holidays
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Our client is a family Pallet Distribution business and one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Striving to deliver excellence as standard they offer a wide range of delivery solutions to their customers including a hazardous goods service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct. An exciting opportunity to join their team has arisen for an experienced Pallet or Parcel Distribution Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities across the region of BERKSHIRE and HAMPSHIRE region. With your primary location base in the Southampton area, candidates from Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Basingstoke and Andover area will be considered. The role will cover the whole of the Berkshire and Hampshire region. A self-motivated, customer focused approach is essential for this wide-ranging role which requires drive and determination to seek out and develop self-generated leads against agreed new business targets, together with account management experience to manage an existing portfolio Experience within the UK Palletised Transport, Haulage, UK Groupage. Full Loads and Logistics sector preferred, but also Parcels, eCommerce and Freight experience will be considered. Excellent communication skills across all stakeholder levels, along with a confident pro-active approach to delivering rate reviews to existing customers and supporting operations with service-related queries. If you think you have the drive to succeed and the desire to bring your personal stamp to the palletised haulage sector we want to hear from you. Benefits: 35-45K basic salary Uncapped competitive OTE Company Car / Fuel card Pension Mobile 20 days holiday
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Our client is a family Pallet Distribution business and one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Striving to deliver excellence as standard they offer a wide range of delivery solutions to their customers including a hazardous goods service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct. An exciting opportunity to join their team has arisen for an experienced Pallet or Parcel Distribution Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities across the region of BERKSHIRE and HAMPSHIRE region. With your primary location base in the Southampton area, candidates from Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Basingstoke and Andover area will be considered. The role will cover the whole of the Berkshire and Hampshire region. A self-motivated, customer focused approach is essential for this wide-ranging role which requires drive and determination to seek out and develop self-generated leads against agreed new business targets, together with account management experience to manage an existing portfolio Experience within the UK Palletised Transport, Haulage, UK Groupage. Full Loads and Logistics sector preferred, but also Parcels, eCommerce and Freight experience will be considered. Excellent communication skills across all stakeholder levels, along with a confident pro-active approach to delivering rate reviews to existing customers and supporting operations with service-related queries. If you think you have the drive to succeed and the desire to bring your personal stamp to the palletised haulage sector we want to hear from you. Benefits: 35-45K basic salary Uncapped competitive OTE Company Car / Fuel card Pension Mobile 20 days holiday
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in click apply for full job details
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join them the South of England based anywhere in the South In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Who our client are? Our Freight Forwarding client is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Road, Air & Sea, and Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. We are they looking for : Their Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and they are not slowing down! They are expanding their UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join them the South of England based anywhere in the South In this role, you'll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Sales Manager (South) and play a key part in building and maintaining strong relationships with an existing portfolio of clients. At the same time, you'll maximise sales opportunities by identifying and winning new business. What they we offer in return? - Competitive Salary circa 50k Plus Car allowance - Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30pm (Hybrid) - Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave. - Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. - Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness. - Referral Rewards: Earn up to 1000 by referring a friend to join our team. - Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance. - Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards What you will be doing as Business Development Manager - Build and maintain a thriving customer base to expand revenue streams and secure lasting partnerships. - Organise your sales activities with precision, ensuring impactful engagement through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings. - Identify, establish, and nurture key accounts to unlock their full potential. - Promote our brand with passion and deliver an exceptional customer experience every step of the way. - Self-generate appointments and convert them into significant revenue gains. - Master the ins and outs of our clients products and services to deliver informed and effective solutions. - Offer expert guidance to address client concerns, resolve objections, and ensure timely follow-ups. - Take ownership of gross profit growth across various modes, aligning with our structured sales strategy. - Stay ahead of trends by participating in market campaigns and understanding relevant literature. Embody and uphold our company's values, proudly championing "Our Approach to Business." Our Ideal Business Development Manager - Ideally, you have a background of 2 years+ in Air & Sea sales and are eager to step into a dynamic business development role - You're commercially savvy and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. - Self-motivated, proactive, and brimming with the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. - You excel at building connections, communicating effectively, and showcasing your passion for what you do. - You thrive as a self-starter, independently building a strong sales pipeline while managing customer accounts and relationships. - Comfortable working autonomously and driving your own success. - A valid, clean driving license is a must to navigate this exciting role!
Our client is a highly successful Freight Forwarding and Logistics provider who provide Air, Sea & Road Freight Forwarding solutions on a global scale. They have an established international network, which offers customers an exceptional service at competitive prices. Your role will involve selling and promoting a freight forwarding multi modal service, in the main an air and sea freight service. Managing and promoting the complete sales cycle from identifying prospective clients, making your own appointments, visiting clients to sell and promote air and sea import and export services worldwide. In order to apply for this role, you will have experience of selling a multi modal freight forwarding service although we are welcoming candidates who have sold only one mode as long as this is sea or air freight. You will be self-motivated, and sales driven with a proven track record in freight forwarding sales. You will possess excellent market knowledge in freight forwarding and good negotiation and closing skills. Salary and Benefits Salary 45,000 to 60,000 Car Allowance Commission Scheme plus, benefits
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Our client is a highly successful Freight Forwarding and Logistics provider who provide Air, Sea & Road Freight Forwarding solutions on a global scale. They have an established international network, which offers customers an exceptional service at competitive prices. Your role will involve selling and promoting a freight forwarding multi modal service, in the main an air and sea freight service. Managing and promoting the complete sales cycle from identifying prospective clients, making your own appointments, visiting clients to sell and promote air and sea import and export services worldwide. In order to apply for this role, you will have experience of selling a multi modal freight forwarding service although we are welcoming candidates who have sold only one mode as long as this is sea or air freight. You will be self-motivated, and sales driven with a proven track record in freight forwarding sales. You will possess excellent market knowledge in freight forwarding and good negotiation and closing skills. Salary and Benefits Salary 45,000 to 60,000 Car Allowance Commission Scheme plus, benefits
Our client provide domestic and International cross border e-commerce and mail solutions to businesses worldwide. As an autonomous broker, they handle domestic and international deliveries and European returns across their postal and commercial networks. By working with local home delivery specialists, they also provide the best last-mile experience available. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager depending on experience, from an International eCommerce cross-border specialist background with a basic salary which can range from 50,000 to 60,000 plus commission, car alllowance and other benefits DOE Idealy they are looking for candidates who are North West based, but as a National role, other areas across the UK will also be considered Goal of the position - Responsible for the generation of new business nationally as designated by Commercial Director & National Sales Manager (New Business). - Working with other members of the Sales team to maximise revenue growth and profit margin. - To introduce the Company's products and services to potential customers through telephone calling, trade shows or personal visits within an agreed call cycle. Sales - To identify, research, investigate and close new accounts throughout UK & Ireland - To build pipeline of potential clients. Details Including expected spend levels and any competitor information to be recorded on relevant system. - Work effectively within the sales team to maximise sales opportunities. - To make qualified visits to prospective and existing customers using effective route planning and time management. - To manage key accounts effectively and record all contact/information on relevant system. - To provide customers with timely and relevant information about the client's services. - Proactively provide customers with accurate information, enabling them to access services at the earliest opportunity, with maximum ease. - Present a professional image of the company to all at all times and develop and maintain relationship with prospective and existing customers. - Develop and maintain effective relationship with other sales team members, other departments and management. - Ensure all sales procedures are followed at all times - Ensure customer agreements/tariffs are signed before trading begins, and that accurate rates have been communicated to the Finance Department. - Ensure all corporate standards are met. Expertise - Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent - Proven sales experience and performance in International Cross Border / E-Commerce Solutions - Able to find and close business - Excellent knowledge of sales procedures - Experience of CRM systems - Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to job - Excellent Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent communicator both in person and by telephone - Holder of clean current driving licence (minimum 1 year) - Good geographical knowledge - Self-starter - Result oriented - Flexible and adaptable - Good team worker and able to work on own initiative - Able to prioritise own work, and work without supervision - Diplomatic and resourceful - Planner and organiser
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Our client provide domestic and International cross border e-commerce and mail solutions to businesses worldwide. As an autonomous broker, they handle domestic and international deliveries and European returns across their postal and commercial networks. By working with local home delivery specialists, they also provide the best last-mile experience available. Due to expansion they are now looking for a new Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager depending on experience, from an International eCommerce cross-border specialist background with a basic salary which can range from 50,000 to 60,000 plus commission, car alllowance and other benefits DOE Idealy they are looking for candidates who are North West based, but as a National role, other areas across the UK will also be considered Goal of the position - Responsible for the generation of new business nationally as designated by Commercial Director & National Sales Manager (New Business). - Working with other members of the Sales team to maximise revenue growth and profit margin. - To introduce the Company's products and services to potential customers through telephone calling, trade shows or personal visits within an agreed call cycle. Sales - To identify, research, investigate and close new accounts throughout UK & Ireland - To build pipeline of potential clients. Details Including expected spend levels and any competitor information to be recorded on relevant system. - Work effectively within the sales team to maximise sales opportunities. - To make qualified visits to prospective and existing customers using effective route planning and time management. - To manage key accounts effectively and record all contact/information on relevant system. - To provide customers with timely and relevant information about the client's services. - Proactively provide customers with accurate information, enabling them to access services at the earliest opportunity, with maximum ease. - Present a professional image of the company to all at all times and develop and maintain relationship with prospective and existing customers. - Develop and maintain effective relationship with other sales team members, other departments and management. - Ensure all sales procedures are followed at all times - Ensure customer agreements/tariffs are signed before trading begins, and that accurate rates have been communicated to the Finance Department. - Ensure all corporate standards are met. Expertise - Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent - Proven sales experience and performance in International Cross Border / E-Commerce Solutions - Able to find and close business - Excellent knowledge of sales procedures - Experience of CRM systems - Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to job - Excellent Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Excellent communicator both in person and by telephone - Holder of clean current driving licence (minimum 1 year) - Good geographical knowledge - Self-starter - Result oriented - Flexible and adaptable - Good team worker and able to work on own initiative - Able to prioritise own work, and work without supervision - Diplomatic and resourceful - Planner and organiser
