EU Road Freight Business Development Manager

Red Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking an EU Road Freight Business Development Manager to lead the sales team in Suffolk. The role focuses on developing old and new clients, generating new business opportunities, and driving revenue with commission-based earnings.

You will oversee target setting, quotations, and proactive client engagement, including attendance at client visits and industry events. A minimum of two years in road freight sales is preferred, with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in road freight or logistics sales.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and direct a motivated team.
• Understanding of the logistics/freight sector and B2B sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales team and set targets.
• Prepare, deliver, and follow up quotations and leads.
• Prospect new opportunities and develop relationships with clients.
• Attend client visits, trade shows and networking events.
• Participate in monthly budget/GP meetings.

Skills

Road freight sales

Leadership

Client development

Negotiation

Job description

EU Road Freight Business Development Manager

Salary: Circa £55,000 + Commission

Location: Suffolk

Start: ASAP

Our client, a leading independently owned Freight Company specialising in European Logistics and Roadfreight solutions is currently seeking a Business Development Manager to lead their team in Suffolk.

What you'll do:

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the sales team, setting targets and leading direction, whilst being hands-on with developing old clients, relatively new clients as well as developing relationships with new clients and generate new business opportunities.

Core duties include:

• Lead the sales team in identifying and developing new sales leads
• Preparing, delivering, and following up quotations and leads
• Prospecting new opportunities for the assigned facilities and / or markets leveraging cold calling techniques
• Attending client visits, trade shows and networking events
• Being involved in monthly meetings with Managers in relation to Budget, and GP.

What you need:

The successful Business Development Executive will ideally have 2 years' experience within road freight and will understand the logistics industry.

Having excellent communication and customer service skills is essential, as are leadership qualities.

Key Requirements:

• Understanding of the logistics / freight sector in general.
• Business to Business (B2B) sales experience, particularly in road freight sales.
• Determined and results orientated attitude
• Able to lead and direct a motivated team

Keywords / alternative titles: Freight Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Sales Consultant, Transport Sales Consultant, Freight Sales Coordinator, BDM / Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales, Telesales, Field Sales.