Experienced Business Development Manager - Remote

Job Title: Global Business Development Manager (UK Based) Reporting to: Offshore Director Department: Offshore Division Cargostore Worldwide Trading Limited, The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, London SW19 7QD Are you ready to engage with industry leaders at international energy events while leading a close-knit business development team to success? From networking at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi to strategic discussions at Wind Energy Hamburg, supporting peacekeeping missions in Africa to working with major international logistics companies, you'll represent Cargostore on a global stage. Building key strategic relationships with our international blue chip client base and growing a dedicated global team, you’ll work closely with the Intermodal and Offshore Directors to manage the commercial team and deliver on commercial strategy. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in relevant energy sector. Expand the Offshore Sales database by developing contacts and relationships via marketing, email and telephone contact. Visit key clients to develop and maintain a positive relationship and identify opportunities to grow business, as directed by Offshore Director. Identify and attend relevant industry exhibitions worldwide as required to keep abreast of new developments, build potential sales and/or purchasing contacts. Assist Offshore Director with management of offshore agents as directed. Ensure all sales quotations are logged on the CRM and followed up in a professional and timely manner, ensuring the highest standards of customer service are maintained at all times. Ensure that relevant market intelligence is shared with the Offshore Director and other relevant teams. Responsible for ensuring the CRM database is kept updated to ensure regular and accurate KPI reporting. Continuously build our network of suppliers to ensure we are purchasing at the most competitive prices. Liaise with other departments and the Offshore Director and CEO to arrange to position equipment to or from region to maximise profit for the Company. Provide cover for Offshore Director as and when required. Undertake any prescribed training, either formal or on the job, as required by Cargostore Worldwide Trading Limited. Lead and manage a team by providing strategic direction, mentoring, and ongoing coaching, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Set clear performance expectations aligned with company goals, conducting regular one-on-one reviews, providing constructive feedback, and implementing development plans for team members to drive success. Establish ambitious, measurable objectives for the team and track progress through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring that targets are met or exceeded. Work Experience Excellent standard of verbal and written English: Excellent commercial awareness: Solid understanding of financial principles: Good knowledge of H&S principles and compliance: High standard of PC literacy, specifically Microsoft Office: Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills: Ability to speak Portuguese or Spanish at business level: Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or International Business: Knowledge of other IT systems, namely, Dynamics CRM, Power BI: Desirable Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work: Making things happen, going the extra mile to drive performance and standards: Planning ahead and monitoring results to identify what needs to change: Contract: Permanent Annual leave: 25 days’ holidays per annum plus UK bank holidays Pension: Standard Pension Scheme Quarterly KPI Bonus Scheme, Part of the Commercial Team’s Annual Bonus Scheme, Cash Bonus Scheme