Business Development Manager

Rewards & Benefits on Offer; * Negotiable salary depending on experience. * Commission scheme * Company mobile phone * Car allowance or Company Car * 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays * Contributory pension scheme * Contributory private healthcare * Long service reward scheme * Referral bonus scheme * Members Assistant Programme * Contributory pension scheme * A very sociable and friendly environment (we don’t take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone!) The Company you will be working with; MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search to appoint an experienced and highly driven Business Development Manager to join their growing team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response! The Role you will be doing; * Supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable road, sea, air & courier freight customers, as well looking for customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements. * Identifying and converting potential opportunities, new clients and markets along with additional ways to serve our existing clients better. * Supporting the operations team with their account management ensuring a personable and tailored service delivery to all the clients you have brought on to the company. * Ensuring we have clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximising these wherever possible. About You; * Previous experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in ether Air, Sea or Road sales. * Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics * Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations * Outstanding customer service skills * Strong negotiation skills * The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals * The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player * The ability to keep self-motivated * High attention to detail * Accountability to yourself and others * Analytical and ambitious * High IT literacy skills