We have an exciting opportunity for a European Business Development Manager to join a privately owned European Road freight and Irish Distribution company with a solid and flourishing reputation within the sector, providing competitively priced, time sensitive distribution packages and associated services to many blue-Chip companies.

The role is to work within an established sales team, with telesales support, selling and promoting mainland European road freight services. You will have full access to the very established existing Irish customer base and the company also has an excellent state of the art track and trace system. The role will be predominately new business, with an element of Account Management.

We are looking for someone to develop a full European freight service. You must have a good knowledge of customs requirements and processes from collection to delivery. You will have a proven sales track record with at least 2 years' experience in the European freight forwarding sales field, plus the ability to source your own leads. You should be new business oriented with a flair for customer service and account management.

Responsibilities

• Sell and promote mainland European road freight services within an established sales environment
• Develop and expand a full European freight service offering
• Leverage the existing Irish customer base and track and trace system
• Generate and manage new business opportunities; maintain some accounts
• Maintain knowledge of customs requirements and processes from collection to delivery

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record with at least 2 years in European freight forwarding sales
• Good knowledge of customs requirements and processes
• Ability to source own leads; results-driven with a customer service focus

Package and Benefits

• Salary £28,000-£40,000 dependant on individual
• Full time role - office/hybrid working
• Commission / Bonus / Scheme / Mobile / Laptop
• Car allowance or company car
• Medicash benefits policy for all employees
• 22 days holidays, increasing after 3 years, plus bank holidays

Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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