Senior Business Development Manager

<p>Senior Business Development Manager</p> <p>Location: Tilbury, RM18 7HDReporting to: Head of Sales Working Hours: Monday &#8211; Friday, 09:00 &#8211; 17:30Job Type: Permanent</p> <p>The Opportunity: A rapidly growing logistics company is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join its dynamic sales team. This organisation has built a strong reputation in global shipping and logistics, offering seamless, end-to-end solutions. With ambitious expansion plans in place, this is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing sales professional to drive revenue growth and make a significant impact.</p> <p>Role Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and increasing market share. This role is well-suited to a sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and a strong portfolio of clients within the industry.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients through lead generation and proactive outreach.</p> <p>Manage and grow an existing portfolio of key accounts, ensuring continued success.</p> <p>Conduct face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and virtual presentations to engage potential customers.</p> <p>Identify client needs and propose tailored solutions to exceed expectations.</p> <p>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company&#8217;s services to provide expert advice.</p> <p>Who Should Apply? The ideal candidate will have:</p> <p>A portfolio of clients that would transition with them to a new provider.</p> <p>A proven track record of exceeding sales targets, with an annual revenue portfolio exceeding £1.5 million.</p> <p>Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-lasting client relationships.</p> <p>A confident, professional telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills.</p> <p>Strong decision-making abilities and the initiative to develop new business strategies.</p> <p>Proficiency in IT systems, including CRM software and spreadsheets.</p> <p>A proactive, adaptable approach suited to a fast-paced, ever-changing industry.</p> <p>Key Personal Attributes:</p> <p>A results-driven mindset with a passion for achieving and exceeding targets.</p> <p>The ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.</p> <p>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</p> <p>Self-motivation and the drive to take ownership of professional goals.</p> <p>What’s in it for You? This role offers significant career growth potential within an ambitious company. Benefits include:</p> <p>Competitive salary and commission structure.</p> <p>Free gym membership.</p> <p>Private medical care.</p> <p>Employer pension contribution of 5% (when employee contributes 5%).</p> <p>Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.</p> <p>This organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds.</p> <p>For more information or to apply, submit your CV today.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>