Business Development Manager - Perishables
📍 Based in Kent | 🕒 Full-time | 📈 Competitive salary + bonus
Are you ready to take your commercial career to the next level within a fast-growing organisation and a world-class Cargo operation?
An employer of choice, lovely benefits to include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid offered, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week. International and UK travel on occasions.
We're looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead and grow our perishable sector across a national and international platform. In this commercially driven role, you'll take over a warm client base, manage existing key accounts while developing new partnerships across the supply chain - from importers and retailers to logistics and shipping partners.
You'll work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and service teams to deliver high-value solutions for customers. This role demands a proactive mindset, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a passion for supply chain excellence.
What you'll do:
Own and grow a portfolio of perishable clients
Deliver strategic growth through targeted business development
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure top-tier customer service and delivery
Identify and implement value-added supply chain solutions
Drive profit and loss performance and project delivery What you'll bring:
Proven experience in business development or account management
Background in logistics, supply chain, or perishables (import/export)
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Ability to manage P&L and budgets
Confident communicator with strong analytical and project management abilities
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (UK, EU, International)This is a high-impact role offering variety, challenge, and the opportunity to shape the future of perishable logistics.
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