Business Development Manager- Cranleigh

at  Pallex

Location: Cranleigh Distribution Services Limited, 120 Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh GU6 8TB
Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm
We are looking for an experienced Sales professional, with proven experience in the Transport/Logistics/Distribution sector, to join the team at Cranleigh as a Business Development Manager.

STRENGTHS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

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  Previous experience in a similar role in the logistics sector
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  Strong ability to generate and convert leads, with a successful sales track record
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  Exceptional customer engagement and communication skills
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  Self-motivated, organised and excellent planning skills
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  Enthusiastic, energetic and can work on own initiative
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  A positive and resilient attitude
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  Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office

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  Research, obtain leads and set up meetings with suitable clients
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  Actively and successfully manage the sales process
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  Acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities for both networks are captured and explored
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  Be accountable for all customer proposals, SLA’s, contracts, and any further documentation
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  Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
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  Maintain and update the Company’s CRM system
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  Report weekly sales activity to Commercial Director
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  Efficiently track all new pallet volumes
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  Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department
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  Liaise with the Finance Team and Operational departments as appropriate
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  Seek ways of improving the way the business operates