Business Development Manager

Levergent Technologies; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in cross-channel customs solutions is seeking a permanent Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will drive business growth by identifying and converting new customers, while managing relationships and developing effective sales strategies. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing an effective sales strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities through lead generation and networking.

Skills

B2B sales success

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Strong IT skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking abilities

Collaborative mindset

Customer-focused

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Outstanding new opportunity for a permanent Business Development Manager at a company established for over 50 years, specializing in cross-channel customs solutions.

Our client has assisted some of the biggest names in freight and logistics to deliver goods on time with minimal complexity.

Following a recent collaboration, their global reach has expanded, enabling them to become one of the market's broadest end-to-end customs service providers.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team.

The ideal candidate will drive planned business growth by identifying and converting new customers within existing regions and new territories.

Job Requirements

• Assist with developing and managing an effective sales strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Identify new sales opportunities through lead generation and networking
• Research market trends and competitors
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and events
• Conduct client visits and product demonstrations
• Maintain and update the CRM system
• Produce regular reports on client progress and prospect pipeline for management
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and customer support, to ensure a seamless client experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven success in B2B sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and email systems
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
• Collaborative and customer-focused mindset
• Industry knowledge is desirable but not essential

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Basic Salary: £35,000 plus commission

If you possess the business development skills and tenacity required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

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