BDM - Trailer Freight

Freight Personnel; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A European freight logistics company is seeking a European Business Development Manager to promote mainland European road freight services. This full-time role involves sourcing new business, managing accounts, and developing freight services with knowledge of customs processes. The ideal candidate should have a proven sales track record in freight forwarding and excellent customer service skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Commission/Bonus scheme

Car allowance or company car

Medicash benefits policy

22 days holidays, increasing after 3 years

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the European freight forwarding sales field.
• Proven sales track record with a focus on new business development.

Responsibilities

• Sell and promote mainland European road freight services.
• Grow new business and manage account management.
• Develop full European freight services and maintain customs knowledge.
• Source own leads and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales orientation

Customer service excellence

Freight forwarding knowledge

Lead sourcing ability

Job description

Overview

We now have an exciting opportunity for a European Business Development Manager to join a privately owned European Road freight and Irish Distribution company with a solid and flourishing reputation within the sector, providing competitively priced, time sensitive distribution packages and associated services to many blue-Chip companies.

The role is to work within an established sales team, with telesales support, selling and promoting mainland European road freight services. You will have full access to the very established existing Irish customer base and the company also has an excellent state of the art track and trace system. The role will be predominately new business, with an element of Account Management. We are looking for someone to develop a full European freight service, you must have a good knowledge of customs requirements and processes from collection to delivery.

You will have a proven sales track record with at least 2 years\' experience in the European freight forwarding sales field. With the ability to source your own leads, new business orientated with a flair for customer service and account management.

Responsibilities

• Sell and promote mainland European road freight services within an established sales team with telesales support.
• Work to grow new business while managing a developing element of account management.
• Develop a full European freight service and maintain knowledge of customs requirements and processes from collection to delivery.
• Source your own leads and pursue new business opportunities with a focus on customer service and account management.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record with at least 2 years\' experience in the European freight forwarding sales field.

Package and Benefits

• Salary £28,000-£40,000 dependant on individual
• Full time role - office/hybrid working
• Commission / Bonus / Scheme / Mobile / Laptop
• Car allowance or company car
• Medicash benefits policy for all employees
• 22 days holidays, increasing after 3 years, plus bank holidays