Business Development Manager

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will work to develop and improve the Company’s position and achieve financial growth in line with the long-term strategic goals of Great Bear. You will play a pivotal role in the on-going development and management of existing contracts and the expansion and growth within Great Bear.

What You Will Do

Your primary function will be to prospect for new clients through networking and other means of generating interest. You will be required to ensure a thorough knowledge of the industry, its competitors and the solutions and services that the Company can provide.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be required to demonstrate an extensive portfolio of successful contract negotiations with key contacts and relations within the warehousing and distribution sector.

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a Business Development role with significant experience in the Third Party Logistics sector.
• Successful track record as a ‘hunter’ of new prospects.
• Experienced in dealing with senior management, key stakeholders and client’s up to and including Board level.
• Experienced in the writing of proposals and tender documents which are both creative and compelling.
• A highly confident and proactive individual able to represent the company and client.
• Capable of working under pressure to critical deadlines and objectives.
• Technically competent in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Company car or allowance – business need only
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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