Business Development Manager

Job Description

We are AGI Global Logistics and were one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the UK.We currently have 15 offices and branches across the UK and Europe with 250 network locations Worldwide.Our current team of 160 people go the extra mile to provide the same outstanding service to every client and we are all driven by delivering expert road, sea and air freight distribution and logistics solutions for our clients.The roleWe are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Bristol office and growing team.In this role you will be responsible for supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable road, sea, air, rail & courier freight customers, as well looking for customers with warehousing and/or customs requirements.We will look to you to identify and convert potential opportunities, new clients and markets along with additional ways to serve our existing clients better.You will be responsible for your own diary and will be required to travel to meet new clients as well as attending networking meetings, events and exhibitions.We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding services to all our clients and once you have introduced new clients to the business you will support the operations team with their account management ensuring a personable and tailored service delivery to allthe clients you have brought on to AGI.Alongside service, margins are of course incredibly important to us and you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we have clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximising these wherever possible.We offer a competitive starting salary from £40,000 depending on experience and you will have the ability to earn uncapped commission on all accounts you bring on board.Due to the nature of the role you can also work flexibly from both the office and home alongside the travel to potential and existing customer sites, events etc.Benefits

• Guaranteed salary starting from £40,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped commission scheme on all new accounts brought on to AGI
• Company mobile phone
• Car allowance or Company Car
• Discounted gym membership for the gym on site
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• A very sociable and friendly environment (we dont take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone!)
• On-site parking
• Unlimited free tea and coffee and theres always cake and biscuits too!
• Fish and chip Friday once a month

What youll be able to offer

• Previous experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in ether Air, Sea or Road sales
• Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• The ability to keep self-motivated
• High attention to detail
• Accountability to yourself and others
• Analytical and ambitious
• High IT literacy skills

Recruitment agenciesWe will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.

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