Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Durham County Durham
- Date: 17 hours ago
Description:
Road Freight Business Development Manager
North East England | Up to £70,000 basic + commission + company car
Manage your own diary | 25 days' holiday + bank holidays | Private healthcare
Bring your road freight sales experience to a growing global logistics company with the international reach and service offering to support your ambitions.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of business development across North East England, build your pipeline and win customers with the backing of an established international network. You'll have the freedom to manage your own diary, get in front of decision-makers and develop solutions that make a difference to their supply chains.
If you enjoy opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into profitable business, this role offers the autonomy, package and scope to take your career forward.
What's on offer
Basic salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
Commission
Company car
Freedom to manage your own diary
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Opportunity to develop your career within a growing global company
The role
You'll drive new business across road freight services, identifying opportunities and building lasting relationships with customers throughout the region.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identifying and securing new road freight business
Building a pipeline through prospecting, referrals and networking
Arranging and attending customer meetings
Understanding transport requirements and presenting tailored solutions
Preparing quotations, proposals and tender submissions
Negotiating rates and commercial agreements
Working closely with operations to ensure a smooth customer handover
Developing accounts and identifying further opportunities
Managing your sales activity, pipeline and forecasts
About you
A proven track record in road freight business development
Strong knowledge of European road freight services
Demonstrable success winning profitable new business
Confidence presenting to decision-makers and negotiating commercial agreements
The ability to manage your own diary and maintain a consistent pipeline
A proactive, commercially minded approach
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
If you're ready to combine your road freight sales expertise with the reach of a growing global business, apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.
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.
WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy