Senior Business Development Manager
Permanent in Sales , in Shipping & LogisticsJobs
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Reference V/13958
Job Description
Time Appointments are currently recruiting on behalf of a company based in the outskirts of Ipswich, who are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager.
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Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a deeper understanding of road freight & customs services to effectively position.
- Consistently meet and exceed new business job numbers and activity targets.
- Provide regular updates and performance reports to the management team, highlighting wins, pipeline status, and market insights.
- Proactively identify, target, and secure new road freight customers to expand the client base and revenue streams.
- Organise and attend meetings with prospective clients and internal stakeholders to align on strategy and progress.
- Strategically plan and execute personal sales activity through a mix of outbound calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activity, leads, and opportunities.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven record in B2B sales, ideally within the freight forwarding or logistics sector.
- Initiative-taking, target-driven, and resilient in a competitive environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- A valid, clean driving license is necessary to navigate this exciting role!
Core Benefits:
- A fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
- Bonus structure focused on department and personal targets.
- Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5pm.
- 30 Days annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.