Senior Business Development Manager

Permanent in Sales , in Shipping & Logistics

Jobs

  • 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.

 

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.