Business Development Manager

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing logistics organisation that needs a proactive Business Development Manager to expand its UK footprint. You will own the end‑to‑end sales cycle, from prospecting to contract award, and work closely with operations to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking and referrals.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospects across multiple industries.
• Analyse customers' supply‑chain challenges and propose tailored freight and logistics solutions.
• Manage the full sales process, including presentations, proposals and contract negotiations.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and forecast using the company’s CRM system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to guarantee successful onboarding of new accounts.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, exhibitions and networking events.

Required profile

• Proven experience winning new business in freight forwarding, logistics or international transport.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, import/export and multimodal transport.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£45,000‑£50,000 per year) plus bonus and car allowance.
• Remote working flexibility.
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic logistics business.