Business Development Manager) - Position Overview
Our client is a growing and ambitious logistics and freight solutions provider based at the heart of the UK's largest transport hub - London Heathrow. Known for delivering tailored freight, supply chain and specialist transport services, they pride themselves on building long-term partnerships with customers through reliability, innovation and outstanding service.
As part of their continued expansion, our client is now looking to appoint a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to play a key role in accelerating growth and strengthening their presence within the logistics and freight forwarding markets.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a true "hunter" - someone who thrives on winning new business, building relationships, and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, winning new clients and driving revenue growth by understanding customer challenges and delivering tailored freight and supply chain solutions.
Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you'll ensure that every new account is onboarded seamlessly and supported to the highest standard.
Key responsibilities include:
Proactively identifying, qualifying and pursuing new business opportunities through outreach, networking and market research
Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets
Meeting prospective clients to understand their logistics needs and present tailored solutions
Preparing and delivering persuasive sales pitches, proposals and quotations
Negotiating contracts, pricing and commercial terms to secure new business
Planning and managing weekly sales activity in line with business objectives
Collaborating closely with Operations, Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure excellent service delivery
Maintaining a strong sales pipeline and reporting on performance, opportunities and market intelligence
Staying up to date with industry trends, competitor activity and market conditions
Building long-term relationships with both new and existing clients
Using social media and digital platforms to support marketing campaigns and generate new opportunities
(Business Development Manager) - Position Requirements
You'll be a motivated, resilient and commercially driven professional with a strong background in logistics sales and a genuine passion for business development.
You'll ideally bring:
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Business Development role, with proven success winning new clients and growing accounts
Strong background within logistics, freight forwarding or 3PL environments
A tenacious, "hunter" mentality with the drive to consistently exceed targets
Experience within freight forwarding, AOG, same-day or next-day logistics (highly advantageous)
A solid understanding of logistics and supply chain solutions
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple opportunities effectively
Entrepreneurial mindset focused on revenue and profitability
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team
Core Attributes
Our client is looking for someone who is:
Energetic, professional and enthusiastic about their work
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Customer-focused and responsive to client needs
Proactive and solutions-driven
Ethical, personable and a strong team contributor
Confident in representing the business professionally
Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
(Business Development Manager) - Position Remuneration
£38k - £40k dependant on experience (also bonus - details can be provided at interview stage)
Mon to Fri - 9am to 6pm / 1-hour unpaid break / Contractual 40 hours per week
25 days plus bank holidays
Notice period: 4 weeks (after probation)
Auto enrolment pension
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