Business Development Manager
Location -Slough , ,United Kingdom (GB)
Job ID -5163
Overview of the Main Function of the Post:
Responsible for the strategic growth, direction and overall profitability of the Freight sales performance as well as building and developing an extensive Freight client base. Working closely with the National Sales Manager, wider sales teams and interfacing with the operational teams in the UK and Europe.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Align the Freight sales strategy with the overall business strategy
- Drive the business Freight sales and wider team to delivering Revenue and Gross Profit Targets
- Generate Freight business leads, follow the whole sales cycle and ensure smooth transition into operations
- Design and implement bespoke Freight solutions for clients
- Create innovative and entrepreneurial solutions, maximizing efficiency of the Aramex network.
- Be receptive to changing trends in the Freight Industry space and offer strategic direction to increase market share
- Approach sales from a strategic, long-term perspective, building relationships with expanding companies
Key Experience & Other Requirements:
- Entrepreneurial outlook
- Knowledge and experience in implementing Freight Solutions operationally
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships
- Strong sales skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of operational resource
- Experience in working with SME’s and Large Freight businesses
- Experience in selling and designing bespoke delivery services for clients
Company Overview:
Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.