Senior Business Development Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Senior Business Development Manager - Kent - Up to £55,000 plus Car/Commission</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client who are a known freight forwarder with a strong and established presence in the freight forwarding space are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join their growing team in Kent as part of their ongoing expansion The Senior Business Development Manager with be tasked in the growth in European Road Freight and Contract Logistics.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected logistics provider and play a key role in developing new business streams and strengthening their customer portfolio across the region.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job type: Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Kent/South East</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Package & Benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £55,000</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Performance-based commission</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Car allowance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Retail discount scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Career development and progression opportunities</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Identify and secure new business opportunities across European road freight.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet revenue and profit targets.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Understand customer needs and tailor logistics solutions accordingly.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage sales activity and reporting via the CRM system.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure timely onboarding of new clients and smooth handover to operations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collaborate with internal teams to maximise customer satisfaction.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Consistently achieve gross profit and revenue objectives.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Skills, Experience &</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience in European Road Freight Sales within a UK freight forwarding environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong B2B field sales or account management background.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good understanding of international logistics and storage solutions.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Track record in winning and developing new business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands.WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</p>