Sales Manager International Transport & Liquid Bulk
1 day ago
Fenwick
Sales Manager International Transport & Liquid BulkYorkshire Doncaster / North of England | Home Based + European Travel£50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Private HealthcareReady to build something bigger?We are recruiting for an established international transport business looking to appoint a commercially ambitious Sales Manager to help drive its next stage of European growth.This is a genuine business development and market-growth role .You will be given the platform, operational backing and autonomy to open new doors, develop major customer relationships and create profitable transport solutions across the UK and Europe.The opportunity will suit someone who already understands international transport, liquid bulk, chemical logistics, tanker operations or intermodal transport and wants a role where they can have real commercial influence rather than simply manage an inherited account base.Your Commercial OpportunityYou will take ownership of developing new revenue streams and strengthening the company's presence across European markets.You will:Identify and win profitable new customers across the UK and EuropeBuild a high-value pipeline of commercial opportunitiesDevelop relationships with major manufacturers, distributors and industrial customersGrow strategic accounts and identify further revenue opportunities within existing customersOpen new sectors, territories and commercial marketsLead significant tenders, proposals and commercial negotiationsNegotiate pricing, contracts and long-term customer agreementsDevelop bespoke transport solutions around complex customer requirementsWork across road, intermodal and wider multimodal networksIdentify opportunities for modal shift and more efficient, sustainable transport solutionsDevelop strategic relationships with European carriers, terminals and transport partnersWork closely with Operations, Fleet, Finance and Customer Service to turn commercial opportunities into deliverable solutionsMonitor margins, transport costs, competitor activity and wider market trendsProvide accurate pipeline, forecast and commercial performance reporting to senior managementRepresent the business at customer meetings and industry events across EuropeWho Are We Looking For?This role needs someone who knows how to create opportunity, build credibility and close business .You will ideally have:A strong track record in transport or logistics sales/business developmentExperience winning significant new B2B businessStrong knowledge of UK and European transport marketsExperience within liquid bulk, chemical logistics, specialist transport or tanker operationsKnowledge of intermodal or multimodal transportExisting relationships within chemical, industrial, manufacturing or specialist logistics marketsExperience developing and managing major customer accountsStrong commercial awareness around rates, margins and profitabilityExperience leading tenders and negotiating commercial contractsThe ability to engage confidently with procurement, logistics and senior leadership teamsAn entrepreneurial approach to finding and creating new opportunitiesThe flexibility to travel across Europe as requiredExperience with ADR, dangerous goods, ISO tanks, tank containers, rail or terminal networks would be highly advantageous.Why This Role Stands OutThis is not a role where you will simply be handed a list of customers and asked to maintain them.You will join an established transport operation with ambitions to grow, giving you the opportunity to have genuine influence overwhere the business goes next .You will have scope to:Build new European marketsWin high-value strategic customersDevelop new commercial partnershipsCreate new transport solutionsInfluence sales strategy and market positioningWork closely with senior leadershipSee the direct commercial impact of the business you winFor someone who enjoys opening doors and building long-term profitable business, there is significant opportunity to make this role their own.The Package£50,000 - £60,000 DOEPerformance-related bonusCompany car or car allowancePrivate healthcareTravel and expenses packageEuropean travelLong-term career developmentThe successful candidate will be a credible transport sales professional with the market knowledge, relationships and commercial drive to help expand an international operation.If you know the specialist transport market and are ready for a role where you can shape growth rather than simply support it , I would be keen to speak with you.Apply today for a confidential discussion.Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https://Many ThanksTPBN1_UKTJ