Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive | Full time | Remote | Newbury As a Business Development Executive for UKFM, the main purpose of the role is to achieve the overall UKFM budget objectives to support the wider EV Cargo group goals through effective client relationship development and commercial support. The role will suit a highly motivated Sales Executive who is prepared to work using their own initiative to identify commercial opportunities and have the ability to agree and build a growth plan. The Role: As our Business Development Executive, your day-to-day tasks will include: Cultivate and nurture leads, overseeing the entire sales cycle to ensure a seamless transition into operations. Proactively seek out new sales prospects through various channels, including cold calls, emails, and social media. Efficiently manage and monitor your sales pipeline using advanced CRM tools. Establish, foster, and sustain strategic relationships with potential clientele. Lead and execute marketing initiatives on various social media platforms. Cultivate a strong network of current and prospective customers. Develop and present competitive pricing solutions for logistics and related services. Act as the primary point of contact for spontaneous inquiries and generate quotations accordingly. Arrange productive business meetings with potential clients to comprehend their specific logistics requirements. What we need from you: A minimum of 3 years' proven experience in driving sales within the Freight Forwarding and Logistics industry. A solid track record of successful Business Development. A strong drive to pursue new sales opportunities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be IT literate. Outstanding communication and telephone skills, accompanied by robust administrative and customer service abilities. An ability to excel under pressure while independently driving initiatives. Experience in meeting and surpassing targets and KPIs. In return we will: Support your development journey, helping you grow and offering: Competitive salary – depending on experience. Reward Gateway – access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more! Access to the Wellbeing Centre – providing education, support, and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life. Health Care Cash Plan. Excellent Pension Scheme. About us: EV Cargo has grown to become a predominant international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market-leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain, and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world. Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, diversity, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, we ensure that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation, or minority group. You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

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