Road Freight BDM - Field Sales (Midlands) - Immediate Start

Elizabeth Michael Associates LTD; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Longevity scheme

Job summary

Elizabeth Michael Associates LTD is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead new business growth in road freight across the East Midlands and surrounding areas. This field-based role rewards a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in logistics sales.

You will build and manage a robust pipeline, secure new customers, tailor logistics solutions, and negotiate terms. A company car, pension, longevity scheme and a performance bonus accompany a genuine

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Business Development role selling to businesses.
• Experience in logistics, transport or freight forwarding is essential.
• Strong ability to secure new business and meet sales targets.
• Proven B2B sales and commercial negotiation experience.
• Ability to identify and develop opportunities independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target and secure new opportunities across the East Midlands and surrounding areas.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of road freight and logistics prospects.
• Generate leads through networking, prospecting, referrals and visits.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing B2B customers.
• Understand customer requirements and tailor logistics and road freight solutions.
• Present and promote the company’s logistics, transport and distribution services.
• Prepare sales presentations, proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close new business.
• Hit agreed sales targets and contribute to gross profit.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity for growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations and customer service for onboarding.
• Maintain accurate forecasts, records and pipeline activity.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Job description

Elizabeth Michael Associates LTD is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead new business growth in road freight across the East Midlands and surrounding areas. This field-based role rewards a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in logistics sales.

You will build and manage a robust pipeline, secure new customers, tailor logistics solutions, and negotiate terms. A company car, pension, longevity scheme and a performance bonus accompany a genuine