Job Description
Business Development Manager - Road FreightNorth East England Up to 55,000 + Car Allowance + CommissionThe OpportunityOur client is an established freight forwarding and logistics business looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across its road freight division.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional with a background in European road freight, who can identify new business opportunities, develop strong customer relationships and increase market share across the North East.The successful candidate will play an important role in developing the road freight offering, securing new accounts and maximising opportunities with existing customers.The Role - ResponsibilitiesIdentify, target and secure new business opportunities across the North East.Develop and grow a portfolio of customers within the European road freight market.Promote a range of road freight solutions, including groupage, part loads and full loads.Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.Generate leads through proactive business development, networking and market research.Arrange and attend customer meetings, presentations and commercial negotiations.Prepare quotations and negotiate rates to secure profitable new business.Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process and high levels of customer service.Identify opportunities to increase revenue and gross profit across ..... full job details .....