The client is a leading national transport and logistics organisation, due to growth and business expansion, they are looking to recruit an account / business development manager to expand their presence across the European market. To attract the best candidates, an excellent basic salary of £60K-£80K is on offer, plus company car / allowance, health care, pension contribution and a bonus.
Responsibilities
Your role will be to lead, develop and manage new business opportunities by:
* Identifying, securing and converting client requirements to new business wins across the European market
* Offering bespoke solutions to clients across various logistics channels including road, sea and air freight
* Working across the full sales life cycle, from lead generation, contract completion through to operational handover
* Building and developing long-term client relationships, fostering both growth, trust and profitability
* Working with the senior leadership team and contributing towards strategic growth plans
Requirements
* A demonstrable track record of account management within logistics, supply chain or freight forwarding
* A good working understanding of road, air, storage and sea freight solutions, and the development of sales plans and corresponding bid / proposal / tender documentation
* Self-motivated, commercially / financially astute, and the ability to work independently
* Possessing good organisational / communication skills and the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate
* Minimum 2 years in a similar account management or business development position
The successful candidate will be joining a fantastic and supportive organisation. You will have full autonomy to develop your client base across the European market, and if successful, this role could lead to a senior management or 'head of' position where your earning potential and career development could progress significantly.
If you have the commercial and entrepreneurial skills, along with a track record of account management or development success in logistics / freight, we would like to hear from you immediately.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person