Senior Business Development Manager

Page Executive; Lutterworth; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider seeks a Senior Sales Executive to drive strategic business development. This role involves developing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and analyzing market trends. We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong track record in logistics and excellent interpersonal skills, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary

Market leading commission scheme

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Opportunity to work for a multi-billion turnover organization

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within contract logistics.
• Ability to evidence strategic solutions selling over multi-year deals.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Analyse market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Ability

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Software

Job description

• Senior sales position working for a Globally recognised logistics provider
• Newly created position due to continued growth of my client

About Our Client

My client are a multi-billion pound organisation who continue to evolve and invest into their business.

Due to continued success they are now in a position to further grow their sales function as they enter their next planned phase of growth.

With grade one distribution centres strategically located across the UK&I, this is truly an exciting time to be part of the journey ahead.

Job Description

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve the company's sales goals and objectives.
2. Market Analysis: Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
3. Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and stakeholders.
4. Sales Management: Oversee the sales plan, ensuring targets are met and provide excellent customer service.
5. Proposal Development: Prepare and present proposals to clients that align with their business needs and objectives.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including operations and finance, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
7. Reporting: Prepare and present business development reports to senior management on a regular basis.

The Successful Applicant

1. Experience: Experience in business development within contract logistics, ability to evidence strategic solutions selling over multi-year deals.
2. Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, or a related field.
3. Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
4. Leadership: Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business development strategies and achieving sales targets.
5. Analytical Ability: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
6. Customer Focus: Strong commitment to providing exceptional service.

What's on Offer

Excellent basic salary

Market leading commission scheme

Car allowance

Hybrid working

The chance to work for a multi-billion t/o organisation