Domestic Business Development Manager

Freight - Retained – Confidential – Hybrid

Our client is engaged with a global Logistics company in search of a Domestic Business Development Manager.

As Domestic Business Development Manager your primary responsibility will be to lead the expansion and growth of the companys domestic business.

This role involves identifying business opportunities, cultivating relationships with customers, negotiating contracts, and developing strategies to enhance the companys position in the logistics industry.

Key areas of focus:

• Developing and implementing effective strategies for domestic services.

• Collaborating with customers to optimise and ensure cost effective shipping solutions.

• Identifying and targeting potential customers for domestic services.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers.

• Developing and maximising revenue opportunities and leads by pursuing undeveloped areas.

• Prospecting new business opportunities.

• Work towards achieving individual sales targets and KPIs.

• Implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business growth.

• Closing deals and securing contracts.

• Conducting thorough market research to identify domestic opportunities & trends in the logistics industry.

• Analysing industry data, shipping routes, market dynamics and competitor activities.

• Preparing weekly/monthly figures of sales activity.

Looking for someone with a solid track record in business development or sales, demonstrating proficiency in navigating market dynamics and industry trends.

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with the capacity to cultivate and sustain client relationships.

You will have a results-oriented mindset, emphasizing the attainment and surpassing of sales objectives.

You will be a strategic thinker and have strong problem-solving skills, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM software.

Flexibility for national travel and holding a UK driving license are essential.

Experience in logistics sales and a degree in business or marketing are desirable but not mandatory.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work in one of the UKs fastest-growing logistics companies.

This could be the chance to springboard your career. 

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office and frequent national travel.

Based in the south of England.

This role has an exciting package on offer.