Business Development Manager

We are a rapidly growing UK-based (Hampshire) logistics company. We focus on storage, eCommerce fulfillment, contract packing, shrink sleeving, pick and pack and distribution. Operating from our custom-built facility, we now need a proactive, autonomous business development specialist to help us reach our targets of doubling our turnover this year and next!
 
BASIC SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000
 
BENEFITS:
· Bonus / Commission
· Pension
· 25 Days Holiday + stats
 
LOCATION: Office Based (Hampshire)
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Basingstoke, Farnborough, Reading, Winchester, Swindon, Andover, Wokingham
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Sales Executive - Fulfilment - Beverages, Supplements, Personal Care
 
As our Business Development Manager your key responsibility is to grow our eCommerce fulfillment services in the UK. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you will form a crucial part of our current sales team. This is a new business focussed role, so you will thrive on chasing the sale, but, then be keen to pass the work to our customer delivery team and move onto the next prospect.
 
As well as this you will also,
· Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries whilst maintaining CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success
· Develop and implement a sales strategy for your product / service
· Oversee and manage any new business opportunities in your area
· Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance and market trends etc.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Sales Executive - Fulfilment - Beverages, Supplements, Personal Care
 
Ultimately, you will have already been a successful salesperson with a desire and drive to do more. You may have come from a logistics or fulfilment background or work in food and beverage, maybe you have sold into these areas and have exposure to the right level of decision maker? Whatever your background, you are ready for your next step and to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth.
 
Ideally you will have;
· Some exposure to eCommerce fulfillment, contract packing, beverages and an understanding of the types of contacts you need to generate business in this arena
· Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision
· The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale, this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal
· Experience of generating your own business, you will need to prospect and generate your own business in order to be successful in this role
 
It would be ideal if you have worked in a contract manufacturing environment and have a knowledge of how this service fits into the supply chain of health and beauty products, but ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing.
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes, from small start-ups to global players. We deliver tailored, no fuss logistics solutions that make sense. If you want your orders picked, packed and shipped methodically and with no fuss, we have you covered. We have incredible capacity for sleeving too, over 100,000 cans required? We can cover that no problem. We support both B2B and D2C fulfillment, delivering seamless integration across multiple channels.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: MT18488, Wallace Hind Selection