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Business Development Manager

Reed
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Fareham, Hampshire PO16 7UQ, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Business Development Manager position offers an annual salary starting at £35,000 and is based in Fareham.
  • This full-time, office-based role requires a minimum of 5 years' commercial sales experience, ideally in international groupage services or UK domestic distribution.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, developing new business, and aligning sales strategies with operational capabilities.
  • Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a valid driver's license for extensive travel.
  • The role offers competitive benefits, training, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading global company.
Business Development Manager
  • Annual Salary: £35,000+
  • Location: Fareham
  • Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Business Development Manager for our successful and busy operation. This role is ideal for a sales professional who is ready to maintain and expand client relationships and ensure the growth of our operations across the UK, and abroad.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Maintain commercial relationships with the existing client base and develop new business from customers based in the UK as well as overseas
  • Conduct face-to-face visits with customers throughout the UK and the Channel Islands, requiring regular travel.
  • Work closely with operational teams to align sales strategies with operational capabilities.
  • Focus on winning new business and working towards agreed budget targets in line with the company's growth strategy.
  • Strengthen market position by locating, developing, defining, promoting, negotiating, and securing new business opportunities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years' commercial sales experience, preferably in international groupage services or UK domestic distribution.
  • Strong understanding of the international groupage market or UK domestic distribution.
  • Proven business development skills and relationship building capabilities.
  • Ability to independently plan and execute strategies with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent interpersonal, administration, and negotiation skills.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and car allowance.
  • Full training specific to the job requirements.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading global company.
  • Active efforts in improving quality, health, safety, and environmental sustainability.

To apply for the Business Development Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.