Business Development Manager- Logistics

at  AMTRAK LOGISTICS LTD

Amtrak logistics ltd is looking for new team members to join the operations team and promote the growth and develop business by building strong customer relationship and expand our Market presence.
Candidate have proven experience in Sales and freight forwarding.An entrepreneurial mindset is what we are looking for, the ability to come on board, new bring accounts and generate new business.
Job Description:The right candidate is responsible for prospecting and establishing new business relationships. This includes actively calling and travelling to new customers.The right candidate should be able to cost, quote and operate their cargo with suppliers of their choice. Proven knowledge to Fill tenders or biding platforms.

The Candidate

• Road Freight Forwarding experience required
• Entrepreneurial attitude, self-motivated.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Sales, Warehousing and Pallet Network.
• Knowledge of Import & Export procedures / processes
• Proven experience of rate negotiation with both clients and third parties
• Have a portfolio of client leads
• Strong commercials skills and business acumen are necessary as is the ability to identify and maximise opportunities
• Competent decision making
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• IT literate and previous experience of using a CRM system/TMS Software.

Duties:

• Cold calling, lead generation & customer appointments.
• Filling Tenders
• Maintain and develop your existing accounts
• Process bookings from customer by phone/email
• Handle the coordination of freight.
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure that expectations are met during the movement of cargo
• Achieve monthly new business isolation and year to date revenue targets
• Strategically breakdown the region, turning prospects and leads into sales
• Arrange face-to-face meetings with key decision makers via cold calling both on the road and on the phone
• Sell the company’s services to new clients
• Undertake presentations at board level to potential customers

Candidate mus have good geographical knowledge of Customers around the Country .

REQUIRED SKILLS:

·Strong time management skills and ability to multitask.
·Strong organisational skills, problem solving and communication skills both written and verbal.
·Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency when it comes to prospecting for new business opportunities.
·Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude that is driven by a desire to help producers achieve their business goals.
·Able to work in a team environment where everyone contributes to the success of the company or organisation.
Basic Salary starting from 35k to 50k depending on experience, plus Performance bonus.

Benefits:

• 28 Holidays
• fuel bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Performance bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £35,500.00-£50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Business development: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Cold calling, lead generation & customer appointments.
• Filling Tenders
• Maintain and develop your existing accounts
• Process bookings from customer by phone/email
• Handle the coordination of freight.
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure that expectations are met during the movement of cargo
• Achieve monthly new business isolation and year to date revenue targets
• Strategically breakdown the region, turning prospects and leads into sales
• Arrange face-to-face meetings with key decision makers via cold calling both on the road and on the phone
• Sell the company’s services to new clients
• Undertake presentations at board level to potential customer