Senior Business Development Manager

A brand-new position has been created with our client, to oversee the strategic Business Development across two companies in the Birmingham area. Our client is a transport & logistics group with several sites across the UK. This role will require you to aid in the new sales generation for a Multi-site market leading Logistics firm.

This is a truly unique role which will allow you to offer a wide breadth of service offerings within the transport, pallet distribution and warehousing industry. Each business is part of a different pallet network. As it is a new role, vast areas have been untouched with plenty of opportunities to make a difference.

What’s in it for you as a Senior Business Development Manager

• Career progression routes. The opportunity to join a substantial group that is continuously growing.
• £50,000 dependent on experience.
• Generous commission structure linked to gross profit.
• Car allowance.
• Given the role is multi-site, this will allow for a level of hybrid working across the sites and at home.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Business Development Manager

• Lead the sales strategy for the group.
• Develop a pipeline of pallet network, general haulage and warehousing leads.
• New and existing customer visits, rate calculations and proposals.
• Liaise with the General Manager’s and operations staff at all companies to ensure high standards of service and capabilities are not impacted through new customer generation.
• Develop and utilise various tools and techniques to attract new business.
• Preparing and presenting progress reports on key performance metrics, sales and new orders to directors and management.

Previous Experience & Requirements to be considered Senior Business Development Manager

• Experience within the pallet or parcel distribution sector is essential.
• Experience working within a similar Business Development, Sales Manager, Commercial Manager position. Multi-site experience is not essential but would be beneficial.
• Proven track record of delivering small, medium and large new customer accounts, as well as the ability to retain them.
• Full driving licence