Sea Export Product Development Manager

Tall Grass Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Manchester is seeking an accomplished Product Development Manager for Sea Exports. This new role offers a chance to significantly impact the business by building strong relationships with customers and suppliers. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Sea Exports and possess excellent communication skills. The position provides a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus a bonus and comprehensive benefits, including a car allowance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 basic salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bonus structure up to 40%

Car Allowance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Real Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Sea Exports with a proven track record in sales.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Creative thinker who can generate new business and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Support procurement for the Inside/Outside Sales Team.
• Bring in new business on Sea Exports.

Skills

Sea Exports experience

Excellent communication skills

Dynamic and proactive

Creative thinking

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Cargo wise knowledge

Job description

Product Development Manager Sea Exports

Manchester

Up to £55,000 DOE + Up to 40% Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits & Real Career Progression Opportunities

A career-defining opportunity for the right individual in Sea Exports Sales

Working alongside the MD at this global logistics business, they are looking for a Senior Sea Exports Product Development Manager who has Sea Export knowledge to join their team. This is a new role within the company and a huge opportunity to make a significant impact on the business, whilst also having a team built around you once settled.

Company

Logistics powerhouse whose HQ is situated in Germany and have a huge global presence in over 190 locations in over 35 countries worldwide, currently employee over 4000 staff and have offices in Manchester, Birmingham and Heathrow.

Their logistics services offer solutions in Air & Ocean developing relationships and partnering with industrial engineering, automotive, chemicals, electronics and high-tech retail and fashion companies.

Role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and suppliers so as to bring in new business on Sea Exports, whilst also supporting in improving our buying. Some procurement for the existing Inside / Outside Sales Team would also be an essential part of the role

Skills Required

• 5+ years industry knowledge / experience specifically in Sea Exports with a proven track record of sales success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dynamic, hungry and proactive go getter with first hand experience in attaining new customers / new business
• Creative individual who can think outside of the box and bring new ideas
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Cargo wise experience / knowledge would be preferred

Benefits

• Up to £55,000 basic salary + added benefits
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus structure paying up to 40% on top of the basic salary level
• Car Allowance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Real Career Progression Opportunities