BDM – South Locations

Europa Worldwide Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager in Dartford, England. The role involves building customer relationships, maximizing sales opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in Air & Sea sales, excellent communication skills, and a valid driving license. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including flexible working hours and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Plus Car allowance

25 days of annual leave

Employee wellbeing program

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Air & Sea / Ocean sales or operations.
• Valid, clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer base.
• Organize sales activities and engage clients.
• Self-generate appointments and convert leads.
• Promote brand and deliver exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Who we are?

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track for three years.

The group employs over 1, 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 looking for

Our Air & Sea division has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, and we’re not slowing down! We’re expanding our UK team and looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join us in the South of England.

In this role, you’ll report directly to the Regional Air & Sea Manager 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 can we offer in return?

• Competitive Salary Plus Car allowance
• Hours : Monday to Friday 9 : 00 to 5 : 30pm
• Convenient Onsite Amenities : Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
• 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 £ 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 awar

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 Europa’s 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 year plus in Air & Sea / Ocean sales or operations 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!

Please note – if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations. Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Europa Worldwide Group do not accept agency CV submissions unless specifically requested / engaged with the role by the Internal Recruitment Team. Please do not submit speculative CV’S to our Recruiters, Employees, Hiring Managers, or any branches / locations directly. Europa will not be responsible for any fees related to CV’s received in this unsolicited manner

Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks