Business Development Manager

A&S Recruitment; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new business in customs clearance, offering a hybrid work environment and competitive salary of c£40,000 plus bonus. Responsibilities include generating leads, attending networking events, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and strong communicators with a knack for building connections.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a real impact

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Proven experience or strong understanding of customs clearance processes is essential.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls and attending networking events.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new leads through cold calling and outreach.
• Attend networking events to promote our services and build connections.
• Follow up on leads and convert them into long-term clients.

Skills

Proven experience in customs clearance

Excellent interpersonal skills

Cold calling

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Job description

Overview

Location: Harwich - Hybrid • Hours: Fulltime • Salary: c£40,000 plus bonus

The Role

They are seeking a proactive and confident Business Development Manager to join their team on a fulltime basis. This role is ideal for someone with a background in customs clearance who enjoys building relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new leads through cold calling and outreach.
• Attend networking events to promote our services and build connections.
• Follow up on leads and convert them into long-term clients.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new clients.

About You

• Proven experience or strong understanding of customs clearance processes is essential.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls and attending networking events.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Flexible and able to work around school hours or other commitments.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business.
• Bonus structure to reward your success.