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We are the leading provider of data-driven logistics, deploying industry-leading technology to further broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies, and our planet.\nWe are on a journey to become the leading end to end logistics solution provider and Freight is a key part of this journey.\nThis strategic expansion brings onboard Edge Worldwide’s strong capabilities in air, sea, and road freight forwarding spanning six offices across the UK with an excellent supply chain management system.\nThe Business Development Manager is critical for the growth of our Global Freight Forwarding BOB within Ireland.\nOur ideal candidate will have Air and Ocean Freight experience; you will be a strong business developer and will have established contacts to bring with you. You don’t have to tick every box to be our perfect candidate, our recruitment team are keen to speak to experienced freight professionals who are up to the challenge of shaping this new venture.\nLocation: Dublin, hybrid\nContract: Permanent\nAbout the Role\nHow you will contribute:\nManage your Book of Business (BOB) ensuring constant growth in GP\nDevelop and implement a personal sales plan and call cycle that incorporates initiatives for building the relationships necessary to gain new business. This is a majority hunting role however there will also be a requirement to support existing customers where appropriate.\nDevelop a robust pipeline of opportunities with prospective new customer accounts initially targeting the SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) businesses to exceed targets. \nResponsible for achieving or exceeding monthly targets and KPI’s.\nBe complaint to company policies and processes.\nGrant constant growth of the BCO composition of the above: Hunting as % of Farming\nUndertake market analysis and competitive research in the local market\nAssist BOB clients in their day-by-day requests related to export/import quotations/negotiations to ensure proper opportunity closing\nLiaise with DPW internal Network and external Partner Agents to guarantee the best possible service assistance to working opportunities.\nWork with the CRM system to properly manage personal pipeline and record activity that will be base for Sales Incentive Scheme. \nStay updated about local regulations, industry, new practices and any enhancements\nTravel across the UK\nResponsible for completing SOP’s and confirming with operations to support the solution provided to the Customer.\nWhat you will bring:\nQUALIFICATIONS\nGCSE Level or above.\nEXPERIENCE\nProven track record in sales field, with at least 3 years of recent and relevant sales experience in Freight Forwarding\nFreight Forwarding experience is mandatory.\nSKILLS\nFreight Forwarding - Solid and demonstrated working knowledge of the Freight Forwarding Industry.\nExecution Sales Skills - Ability to research, identify, tackle, grow and close business opportunities ensuring the needed support from product and operations.\nAgile Skills - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines\nComputer Skills - Intermediate computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint\nCommunication - Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with clients, carriers, other forwarders, vendors\nLanguages - You speak and write fluent English - additional languages are a bonus, but not a must.\nCompensation\nDP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.\nAbout DP World\nTrade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.\nWith a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.\nWe’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.\nWhat's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. 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