Sales Manager - London (f/m/d)

at  BLACKLANE

Join the evolution of chauffeuring and build the global Blacklane for Business proposition. We’re on a mission to reinvent chauffeuring by merging new technologies with the best service quality.
Our business is a force for good for travelers, corporate travel managers, chauffeurs and the environment. We work with our partners to deliver the most professional and reliable service, through employed chauffeurs and a growing fleet of electric vehicles.
As a member of our crew, you’ll receive ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), personal development and the opportunity to make a difference in a company that cares.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious business development professional to assist in the acquisition of business clients in London. This role is based in London and will require regular travel around the city on a weekly basis and occasional regional travel (<10%). The ideal candidate has a demonstrated understanding of travel ground transportation or a relevant industry, and is an experienced sales professional. They are a self-starter and strategic thinker who has successfully built B2B sales pipelines and has a track record of converting high-value opportunities.

MORE THAN A JOB:

We are Blacklane, providers of premium global chauffeur services. Our mission is to create true peace of mind for discerning travellers by delivering perfect experiences around the world and to inspire a better future. Blacklane is offering airport transfers, City-to-City commutes, In-city mobility chauffeur hailing and Chauffeur-by-the-hour in over 50 countries globally, either pre-booked or on-demand. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Blacklane and its 300 employees and tens of thousands of chauffeur partners have the right premium transportation service for you. By changing how people move, we opened up new opportunities for our chauffeur providers and set industry standards for climate protection in the travel industry.

We believe in ethical business practices and have a strong company culture:

• Continuous Learning: We believe that open and actionable feedback is the essential component of continuous development. Set your personal development plan and take an active role in our internal learning communities to progress your career.
• Flexible Working: Even the most ambitious Blacklaner needs some time to unwind. Find out what works for you and your team with flexible working hours and home office days.
• Become Part of the Crew: Get to know your fellow Blacklaners through our regular team socials. Our success comes from a collaboration of more than 350 people from 70 nations and we are looking for more exceptional people to join us!
• Employee Stock Options Plan: We want all Blacklaners to benefit from the company’s success, so every employee gets virtual stock options.
• Fair Remuneration: We’ve banded salary levels and matched them to the local costs of living, meaning you’re always paid fairly and you know that the rest of the crew is too.
• Sustainability: We care for both people and the planet, having launched the mobility’s industry-first global carbon offset scheme in 2017. Blacklane plans to deliver 35% of global rides in EVs by year-end 2024, and 50% by the end of year 2025.
• Equal Opportunity: We are committed to inclusion and diversity. A company is only as strong as its crew, so we developed a work environment that is inclusive, inspiring and open. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Blacklane Cares day: Every crew member receives 8 hours of paid leave per year to participate in volunteering initiatives of their choice or lead employee-driven community outreach projects. Utilize your time to lend hands to a cause that drives your passion.

• Build awareness of Blacklane in London through constant presence and networking.
• Actively reaching out to prospective clients, leading customer acquisition in Corporate, Legal, Insurance and / or similar sectors and fields.
• Drive the revenue and profitability of Blacklane for Business, through the acquisition of new business partners within London.
• Establish relationships with high-value potential customers and partners.
• Collaborate closely with the sales operations department to assess results and improve performance.
• Represent Blacklane at industry events and conferences. Push innovative thinking and set challenging goals and objectives.
• Build relationships with other departments to steer local projects and insights