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Sales Branch Manager – Road Freight

White Recruitment Construction

Bournemouth

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GBP 65,000

3 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a results-driven Sales Branch Manager to lead their Road Freight division. This exciting opportunity involves managing a team, developing client relationships, and driving sales growth within the freight forwarding sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales and business development, particularly in the UK freight market. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car and private healthcare, this role offers excellent prospects for career advancement. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

24 days holiday + banks

Company Car

Company Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Relocation Package

Opportunities for progression

Proven experience in sales management within the freight/logistics sector.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on business development.

Develop and maintain client relationships to enhance service delivery.
Lead a team to meet KPIs and maximize branch revenue.
Generate and follow up on sales leads for new business.

Sales Management

Business Development

Freight Forwarding

People Management

Client Relationship Management

CRM Software

P&L Documentation

Sales Branch Manager – Road Freight

Location: Bournemouth, UK

Salary: up to £65,000pa (DOE) + Company Car + Bonus (OTE: £90,000pa)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am-5:30pm

Are you a results driven Sales Manager, experienced in Sales and Business Development for UK, EU and International Road Freight? This role could be right for you!

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established Freight Sales Manager who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder with knowledge and experience with Road Freight Operations and Sales.

Package Benefits:

24 days holiday + banks.
Company Car.
Company Laptop and Phone.
Company Pension Scheme.
Private Healthcare.
Relocation Package available.
Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent freight forwarding services.
Manage new and existing business.
To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
Be the forefront of the companies’ development by promoting the business to new and existing clients.
Lead a team of Business Development Managers and Sales Specialist, ensuring KPIs are met to maximise branch revenue.
Handle financial responsibilities for the branch, including P&L documentation and cost control.

Requirements:

Experience in a management role in the freight/logistics industry.
Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
Experience or knowledge of Freight Forwarding Operations.
Experience working for a UK based freight forwarding company.
People Management and Leadership experience.
Ability to bring business would be advantageous.
Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.

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