Sales Manager

Sales Manager
Essex
£40,000 - £45,000 Uncapped Bonus Car

We are currently recruiting a motivated Sales Manager who has a strong background in sales within Distribution and/or Supply Chain. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead a growing 3PL business into maximising both their existing contracts and target businesses.

The chosen candidate will successfully expand the current portfolio of clients and identify new avenues for revenue. You will work Monday to Friday, splitting your time between the office and being on the road meeting customers - as such, you'll need to have a flexible approach to hours and travel.

What's in it for you?

• Uncapped earnings due to a great incentive scheme
• Opportunity to progress within the business whilst playing an active part in the achievement of business goals
• Lead and develop a more active outbound sales channel
• Work closely with business Directors and Head of Departments to scope and deliver business objectives

What you'll be doing:

• Develop a growth strategy focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Price negotiating on contracts and upselling additional space/services.
• Reporting to the SMT with quarterly plans, sales activities and target businesses
• Drawing up client contracts and heads of terms
• Arrange and lead business meetings with prospective clients and arrange visits to site

What we need from you:

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive or a relevant role in a logistics environment - specifically, demonstrable experience selling warehouse solutions and pallet space
• Strong track record in identifying and winning new business to support business growth
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a common-sense approach to problem solving
• Proficient IT skills; particularly in MS Office
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across the UK to meet prospective clients

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