Business Development Executive

My client is a Logistics company near St Albans and are in need of a Business Development Executive!

With a very strong package, the OTE of Approx. £50,000 – £55,000

As a Business Development Executive you will be working in the Freight and Logistics sector, working across UK and Europe :

• Using existing client development, maximising the business potential.
• Identifying potential new business market sectors for the company.
• helping to design and produce specific Customs focused presentations tailored to client’s needs.
• Targeting relevant Logistics Managers/Supply Chain Managers.
• New business sales canvassing for volume export or import traffics.
• Preparing presentations and quotes for new business.
• Visiting prospective clients in the UK and in Europe.
• Account management will be required for specific clients.
• Opening credit accounts for new clients.
• Helping to manage a small but dynamic sales team.
• Helping the Operations team to solve commercial problems.

About you:

• Sales experience at a senior level negotiating, structuring new business deals of typically £15-£20K plus.
• Excellent communication skills, and telephone manner.
• New business sales background.
• The ability to make structured and effective cold calls through to closing.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Language (French or German) an advantage but not essential.

A spectrum of benefits, including 22 days holiday a year plus bank holidays!!

Working Days:

Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm.

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