Business Development Manager ASL
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Job Location:
Northampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job ID: 5105 Work Model: Full-Time Contract Type:Permanent Job Category: Sales / Key Account Management
Role: Business Development Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday 0830-1730
Location: Northampton
Why Join DACHSER
What really sets us apart Our people. Here your ideas matter your energy fuels success and youll be part of a fast-paced supportive team thats shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose of the role
As an ASL Sales Executive Outside Sales or BDM your primary responsibility will be to drive profitability and revenue growth by executing the sales process effectively. You will focus on initiating and developing business opportunities with new customers within a designated geographic territory aligning with DACHSERs strategic business objectives.
Your focus will primarily be on large and mid-sized customers specifically those classified as ASL D to A with annual spend ranging from 60000 to overand handling 30 shipments per year.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline by proactively identifying new business opportunities through cold calling networking and referrals within your market meeting or exceeding established quotas.
Qualify sales leads and pass relevant opportunities to other divisions business units and overseas DACHSER offices for further development.
Prepare and present tailored price offers to clients ensuring the proposed logistics solutions meet their specific needs and deliver value.
Achieve sales targets by consistently delivering on monthly KPIs while ensuring seamless customer onboarding and a high level of satisfaction.
Track sales activities and outcomes using the DACHSER CRM system ensuring accurate records and producing insightful monthly sales reports.
Build strong relationships with key decision-makers within customer organisations to understand their business models and identify opportunities for value creation.
Drive account growth through cross-selling and up-selling additional services including road freight value-added products and contract logistics.
Facilitate regular business reviews with clients to evaluate performance address challenges and identify future opportunities for collaboration.
Stay informed about market trends and industry developments using this knowledge to adapt strategies and remain competitive.
Target performance of 30 new customer meetings per month (visits or video calls) to drive continuous engagement and new business.
Achieve a GP to Gross Income ratio of at least 2.5 (1.5 in the first year) ensuring effective conversion of sales opportunities into profitable business.
The ideal candidate will have
Strong understanding of business impact and financial drivers
Confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively
Active listening skills to uncover and address the real needs of customers
Resilience under pressure with a results-oriented approach to achieving goals
Proven knowledge of sales techniques and tools to drive success
Advanced presentation and negotiation skills to close deals effectively
Excellent time management to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Proficiency in MS Office particularly PowerPoint and Excel
2 years of experience in a sales environment (B2B preferred)
Bonus: Project management experience
- Expertise in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the air and sea logistics sector focusing on growth and revenue generation.
Ready to make your mark
Whether youre an experienced BDM or a high-performing Sales Executive ready for the next challenge DACHSER offers the platform support and freedom to grow your career.
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER we believe in taking care of our people inside and outside of work. Heres what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking hassle-free parking every day so your commute is stress-free.
- Life Assurance Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts from day one access exclusive deals on holidays fashion supermarkets gyms insurance and more.
- Pension Plan a flexible tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level helping you plan.
- Health Perks free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees know someone perfect for the team Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us logistics is a people business and we cant wait to meet you.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Territory Management
- Salesforce
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRM Software
- negotiation
- Lead Generation
