One of Ireland’s leading International logistics providers are looking for a Business Development Executive in Southwest Ireland. Operating from either the Limerick or Cork offices, you will generate new business and manage existing accounts (70:30). If you are experienced in business development and business retention in the transport and freight forwarding industry, or similar industries, then this is your new opportunity!
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Proactively identify, pursue, and maintain a constant pipeline of potential customers.
- Cold-calling potential businesses to achieve maximum sales opportunities.
- Producing quotations for prospects and existing clients
- Achieve set Monthly and Annual sales targets (approx €500k in 1st year)
- Accurately record meeting activities within the CRM system
- Establish relationships with key customers with decision-making authority.
- Align with local customer service and operational teams to help them with customer requirements.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the customer’s requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Sales and Business Development preferably within the transport, distribution and freight forwarding industry.
- Proven sales track record anf a record of achieving targets.
- Experience managing and developing key customers.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent time management and planning skills.
- Strong commercial aptitude and experience.
- Ability to understand and articulate customer issues and requirements and to work internally across departments to build solutions.
- Full driving Licence
Terms:
Fulltime, permanent
Package:
Negotiable Salary + Car allowance + Pension
For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Nicola Murphy
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