Business Development Manager

The biggest opportunities rarely come from waiting for enquiries to arrive. They come from building trusted relationships, understanding what clients really need and creating solutions that deliver genuine commercial value. If that is where you do your best work, this Business Development Manager opportunity could be exactly what you have been looking for.

This is a senior commercial position with genuine autonomy to develop new business across the UK, targeting logistics sector organisations that can benefit from outsourced business solutions. You'll be engaging with Directors and C-suite decision-makers, developing long-term partnerships and securing high-value contracts. Success will come from knowing your clients, understanding the logistics sector, nurturing relationships and becoming a trusted commercial partner rather than simply another supplier.

This opportunity offers genuine progression, with the potential to develop into a Commercial Manager or Sales Director role as the company continues to grow.

What's in it for you

Basic salary of £60,000-£65,000 plus uncapped commission
Company car or car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
Autonomy to develop your own territory and commercial strategy
Opportunity to secure and manage high-value six-figure client relationships
Clear long-term career progression into senior commercial leadership

Join an established organisation with ambitious growth plans and significant investment

Your responsibilities as Business Development Manager

Develop and deliver a strategic UK new business plan focused on outsourced business solutions to the logistics sector
Build and manage relationships with senior decision-makers across the logistics sector and wider commercial markets
Generate opportunities through networking, referrals, Linked In, industry events and targeted business development activity
Lead consultative meetings, prepare tailored commercial proposals and negotiate contracts valued at £50,000+
Build long-term client partnerships through exceptional account management, including hospitality and relationship-building activities where appropriate
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, CRM records and commercial forecasts while working closely with operational teams to ensure successful onboarding

What we're looking for in a Business Development Manager

Proven success selling outsourced business solutions through complex B2B sales cycles
Strong understanding of the logistics sector with an established portfolio of commercial contacts
Demonstrable ability to win and negotiate high-value commercial contracts with senior stakeholders
Experience presenting commercially focused solutions to Director and C-suite level decision-makers
Strong commercial negotiation, proposal development and CRM management skills

Working Hours
Full-time, Monday to Friday with regular travel throughout the UK and flexibility to attend client meeting and networking events.

If you're ready to take the next step as a Business Development Manager and build long-term commercial partnerships that genuinely shape the future of a growing organisation, apply online today for a confidential conversation.

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