Business Development Manager

Our client are a globally recognized International Parcel provider. Due to their continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their International Express parcel team based in the North West, Manchester, Liverpool, Stockport, Oldham, Blackburn, Huddersfield, Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Preston, Rochdale,Warrington, Runcorn
They are looking to continue to grow their international division offering the main integrators worldwide. A focus will be on import & export services across the services supplied by those carriers. The right candidate will demonstrate previous logistical selling experience with a proven track record of reaching set revenue goals and targets. They will be tasked with generating new business through their own lead generation and utilising our clients CRM platform.
Responsibilities will include.
- Tasked with generating new business leads in international courier markets
- Reach Sales goals on a weekly/monthly basis
The ideal candidate would have.
- 2 years Sales experience in the Express parcel industry.
- Self-motivated and possessing excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Strong new business background and account management background
- Proven sales success in a the same/similar field
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills
- Team player with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literacy
Company Description:
Our client work in conjunction with all the major couriers with the ability to offer more competitive rates due to their buying power and spend. Their customers receive the couriers' branded network and services, whilst we focus on the better pricing and personal service.
With offices in China, USA, Netherlands & UK (Head Office), they pride themselves on attention to detail, customer relations to ensure international express consignments are handled swiftly around the globe. Regardless of size and weight of shipment, our client have the solutions for any company conscious of their freight costs.
As a fast-growing company, they take the time to carefully hand pick our sales and other staff members, looking for 'champions' and 'hungry' candidates. Given their wealth of services, we can offer companies a cost saving solution, whilst still receiving the carriers branded service and networks.