Closing Date: 20th March 2023
Vidu are working on a super exciting assignment in the search for a results driven Business Development Manager on behalf of a specialist logistics and international courier company.
If you are working in Parcels, ready to step your career up a gear with a clearly defined flight path towards becoming a Senior Business Development Manager, and you like the sound of joining a rapidly growing, forward thinking logistics business who are about to embark on the next phase of their growth plan, this role will be right up your street!
Our client has engaged with Vidu VIP to commence the initial search.
Our team of dedicated consultants will be your first point of contact when applying for this role.
There is an attractive salary on offer with this role, uncapped commission structure, car allowance, package and excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
Scope of the Role:
As a result of impressive sustained growth, our client have identified an opportunity for a results driven strategic Business Development Manager to join their journey. You will be tasked with identifying and developing new commercial opportunities with prospects creating ‘end to end’ courier solutions tailored to the needs of the customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the National Sales Manager to implement the sales strategy and business plan for the area, making best use of C&D fleet capacity to collect from prospect customers.
Achieve and exceed sales targets in line with our growth plans across all services.
Define and manage customer prospects to maximise sales growth.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of our clients product portfolio and all associated features and benefits and tailor those benefits to the needs of the customer.
Produce regular sales reports and pipeline activity reports.
Use the sales tools in line with the agreed sales process to maintain and develop sales pipeline and customer information.
Engage and motivate clients and prospects through sales excellence and positive energy in your region.
Create relationships with customers and prospects, becoming a trusted advisor.
Follow and evolve the sales processes, working closely with colleagues to ensure the pipeline remains healthy with qualified opportunities that fit our clients commercial focus.
Update Salesforce daily.
Work with the management team to ensure a joined up and successful engagement model that drives long term client and company success.
Proven ‘hunter’ experience in a Territory Sales or Business Development role within the Logistics/Courier industry is essential.
A proven track record of success selling international e-commerce B2B and B2C is a must.
Consultative selling style, with the ability to create innovative solutions.
It is imperative you have a sound understanding of the international market, including IOSS, DDP and DDU solutions.
A confident and enthusiastic personality, with an ambitious and forward-thinking attitude.
Commercially minded with excellent business acumen.
A quick learner, who is inquisitive and willing to proactively get stuck in.
The ability to follow instructions and use your initiative to make logical decisions.
Meticulous, precise attention to detail, with a desire to get things right the first time.
Excellent communication skills and be extremely personable, polite and professional.
Strong numeracy and excel skills.
A team player able to fit in with our clients company culture.
