Business Development Manager

Job description:

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead business development within a highly specialised and complex supply chain sector, shaping growth strategies that deliver measurable commercial success. Partnering with the Business Unit Director, you will drive the development and execution of forward-thinking business development and marketing initiatives designed to win new business, expand strategic customer partnerships, and enhance the company's market presence.

You will be instrumental in identifying new opportunities, fostering lasting client relationships, and promoting cross functional collaboration to maximise cross-selling opportunities across the business. For an ambitious and commercially driven professional, this role offers the chance to make a real impact, influence strategic direction, and build a highly successful career within a dynamic and growth-oriented organisation. How you create impact Shape our market position by identifying and developing compelling USPs and key differentiators.

Drive growth initiatives by supporting the development and delivery of our market development strategy. Champion a business development mindset, working with internal and external stakeholders to create accountability for winning new business and growing existing accounts. Stay ahead of the market by monitoring industry trends, competitors, best practice and emerging product developments. Spot new opportunities through market analysis, customer insight and the creation of innovative service offerings.

Lead innovation and growth, prioritising new business opportunities while ensuring established services remain market-leading. Collaborate across teams, partnering with the Business Unit Director, operational teams and bid specialists to secure and deliver new business wins. What we would like you to bring Demonstrated success in contract logistics sales, with a proven ability to win and grow business within the sector.

Strong supply chain expertise, with a clear understanding of stakeholder roles and decision-making processes. Customer-centric approach, able to identify client needs and translate them into tailored solutions. Well-networked within the industry, with insight into key decision-makers and influencers. Skilled collaborator, capable of leading cross-functional teams to deliver compelling customer solutions. Confident engaging at board level, delivering impactful presentations and persuasive business proposals.

Exceptional relationship building and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently. Highly organised and results driven, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast paced and evolving business environment. What's in it for you As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.

You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. 26 days holidays plus bank holidays 2 volunteering days per year 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme A tailored personal development and training programme. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. We are happy to talk about flexible working.

Please ask about alternative patterns of work anced Maternity/Paternity Leave Childcare Vouchers Cycle to work scheme Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process.

This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted. Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks