Business Development Manager – Global Logistics
Location: Southeast England (Hybrid with UK Travel)
Sector: Commercial, Logistics, Supply Chain
Are you a commercially driven professional ready to accelerate your career in one of the world’s most essential and fast-moving industries? This is your chance to join a leading global freight and cargo logistics provider during a time of bold investment, innovation, and growth.
With a vast network, advanced facilities, and a mission to redefine excellence in cargo handling and supply chain performance, this business plays a critical role in the smooth flow of goods across borders and industries.
They are now seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the perishables and retail verticals—unlocking new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and delivering tangible commercial results across the end-to-end logistics journey.
Why This Role Is a Standout Opportunity
Global influence, local impact: Operate within a world-class logistics group while driving change and results across the UK market.
End-to-end visibility: Shape solutions that span the entire cargo journey—from ship to shelf.
Perishables focus with diverse exposure: Lead commercial strategy in a critical growth sector, while supporting freight, cruise, and infrastructure diversification.
Strategic autonomy: Collaborate with senior leaders and own the commercial delivery for your portfolio.
Momentum: Join at a time of major investment in infrastructure, digital systems, and customer experience.What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the development and performance of a high-value client portfolio, with a focus on perishables, supermarkets, importers, and logistics providers.
Manage the full commercial lifecycle—from strategy and business development through to account growth and P&L responsibility.
Build deep client relationships, identify new opportunities, and develop compelling value propositions tailored to each sector’s unique needs.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in operations, planning, and service delivery to ensure a seamless, high-quality customer experience.
Support broader commercial initiatives across freight, cargo handling, infrastructure, and logistics partnerships.
Drive data-informed decision-making, commercial forecasting, and market mapping.
Represent the business at industry events and develop meaningful partnerships across the sector.What We’re Looking For
Proven success in business development or account management within freight, cargo, or wider logistics/supply chain sectors.
Experience working with perishables, food distribution, supermarkets, shipping lines, or third-party logistics providers.
A strong grasp of P&L, margin management, and commercial negotiations.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.
Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving commercial landscape.
Project management and/or proposal writing experience is a plus.
A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad.Be Part of Something Bigger
This isn’t just a business development role—it’s a career-defining opportunity within a forward-thinking freight and cargo logistics business that moves critical goods across the globe. With a strong reputation, clear commercial ambition, and a commitment to innovation, this is your chance to help shape the next chapter of growth.
Ready to lead? Let’s talk