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All CV’s to be forwarded to:- careers@bwd-traffic.co.uk
Please ensure you include the job title that you are applying for on your email.
European Business Development Manager
Barron Wood Distribution is a family business, providing road transport solutions for our customers throughout the UK & Europe. We have an opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our International division, selling import, export and cross-border road freight services.
Responsibilities will include
- Managing all aspects of the sales process from identifying sales leads to implementing new customer contracts.
- Working with the existing management structure to develop a sales & marketing strategy for the European road business.
- Undertaking appropriate marketing activity to support the sales strategy.
- Responding to tender requests & providing quotations.
- Site visits & presentations to new customers.
- Account management of key customers.
- Working with the operations team to identify sales opportunities.
The successful candidate must have
- Excellent communication & presentation skills.
- A proven track record of winning new business in the European road freight sector.
- Database of potential sales leads.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in European road freight sales roles.
Benefits
- Excellent starting salary with scope to increase earnings
- Unlimited career prospects
- Car allowance
- Company pension
- Up to 25 days holiday
Salary
- £55,000 – £130,000 p/a
** We currently have no available vacancies for the below job titles. However please feel free to send us a copy of your CV & we will place it on file ready for the next time we are recruiting**
All CV’s to be forwarded to:- careers@bwd-traffic.co.uk
Please ensure you include the job title that you are interested in on your email.
Transport Planner (Preston)
An entrepreneurial flair, sound commercial acumen and professional drive are the qualities we seek in our traffic operators, if you feel you have these then please get in touch.
The role: –
- An important member of a team managing subcontracting of loads.
- Communication with customer service teams and hauliers daily to ensure the transport plan is being achieved.
- Resolution of any transport related issues in conjunction with the rest of the operations team.
Skills & experience required:-
- Personal organisation and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills and a positive telephone manner are a pre-requisite.
- Good UK geographic knowledge.
- Problem solving skills whilst multitasking and prioritising.
Why should you apply?
- We offer a highly competitive salary with the scope to advance earnings potential through career progression
- We offer you the scope for promotion & progression in a rapidly growing, highly successful business.
- You would be joining a successful team that is experiencing rapid growth.
- We have a great working environment with supportive colleagues who have a strong team ethic
- We believe in providing a great customer service experience and enjoy serving our clients
- 20 days holidays per annum, with an extra day each year after three years of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays
Transport Planner (Glasgow)
An entrepreneurial flair, sound commercial acumen and professional drive are the qualities we seek in our traffic operators, if you feel you have these then please get in touch.
The role: –
- An important member of a team managing subcontracting of loads.
- Communication with customer service teams and hauliers daily to ensure the transport plan is being achieved.
- Resolution of any transport related issues in conjunction with the rest of the operations team.
Skills & experience required:-
- Personal organisation and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills and a positive telephone manner are a pre-requisite.
- Good UK geographic knowledge.
- Problem solving skills whilst multitasking and prioritising.
Why should you apply?
- We offer a highly competitive salary with the scope to advance earnings potential through career progression
- We offer you the scope for promotion & progression in a rapidly growing, highly successful business.
- You would be joining a successful team that is experiencing rapid growth.
- We have a great working environment with supportive colleagues who have a strong team ethic
- We believe in providing a great customer service experience and enjoy serving our clients
- 20 days holidays per annum, with an extra day each year after three years of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays
Admin Assistant
Working in our busy administration department, this role covers varied tasks including processing all paperwork associated with deliveries, raising invoices, and dealing with supplier and customer queries.
Attention to detail is a pre-requisite, as well as confidence on the telephone and a methodical approach to your work.
You will need to be totally comfortable working in a computerised environment – full training will be given on how to use our systems but we need individuals who have already developed their computer skills.
Office administration experience would be preferred, however we are open to enquiries from all individuals who are enthusiastic and have the right attitude and personality.
Why should you apply?
- We offer you the scope for promotion & progression in a rapidly growing, highly successful business
- We offer a highly competitive salary and the scope to advance earnings potential through career progression
- We have a great working environment with supportive colleagues who have a strong team ethic
- We believe in providing a great customer service experience and enjoy serving our clients
- 20 days holidays per annum, with an extra day each year after three years of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays