Are you hungry, driven and an enthusiastic individual interested in joining a business that are established experts within the Rail division?

Ford & Stanley - Specialists in Rail Recruitment are working with a trusted SME whose clients are primarily based in Derby.

Our client is looking for an out and out sales professional who can further build upon an already successful foundation within the Rail space.

We have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager (Sales Manager) who will be able to take ownership of the sales strategy and drive it forward by opening new doors / unlocking opportunity, building new relationships/reigniting old, negotiating and closing deals.

This is not a relationship manager with a long-term view towards pipeline, this is a sales manager who can and will capitalise on current opportunities and bring in work/get after it.

As the role is UK wide, travel is to be expected as standard. This is not a 9-5 and will require regular going above and beyond which will be well rewarded

Location

Remote working, working client side, from home as needed. A good salesperson is usually out on the road Mon-Thurs and on a Friday at the home office doing their admin and preparation etc. Expected the candidate will live in the midlands.

The candidate

We are looking for a candidate who has a track record within sales, someone who is able to work hard to further expand the business presence, reputation and pipeline of opportunity.

The successful candidate MUST come from a Rail/ Rolling stock background with a warm book of contacts within the ROSCO's / TOC's.

Essentials

• The successful candidate must come from rail with the right personality and attributes.
• Strong sales background - opening new doors, negotiating, and closing deals
• Willingness to conduct regular business travel nationwide and work to the demands of the job (not a 9-5)
• Strong client facing, hands on approach, roll up the sleeves job.

Desirable

• Experience of selling both products AND services (or ability to)

Closing Date

18th November 2020

Likely Job Titles

Business Development Executive, Sales Manager, Head of Sales, BDM, Business Development Manager