Job Description
?? Business Development Lead| Maritime & Shipping | £80,000 + Bonus | Based Bristol (4 Days Office 1 Day Home)
If you know the Commercial Shipping sector inside out and you can open doors others cant this is your kind of role.
A growing companywith deep roots in Maritime is hiring a Business Development lead to take their offering to the next level.
The focus? Building strategic relationships across Commercial Shipping, Ports, Logistics, and Marine Operators.
This isnt cold calling. Its high-level strategic BD. You'll be shaping partnerships, spotting market opportunities, and helping the business land game-changing contracts.
What Youll Be Doing:
* Driving growth across the UK and international Commercial Maritime sector.
* Identifying and targeting key clients: shipping lines, port authorities, marine tech firms.
* Leading on bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
* Building the companys brand presence at industry events and maritime forums.
* Working closely with delivery and technical teams to align offer with market need.
What Youll Need:
* Proven experience in BD or Sales within Commercial Maritime, Ports, or Marine Services.
* Strong industry network youre already speaking with decision-makers.
* Confident in bid strategy, deal structuring, and long-cycle consultative sales.
* Able to work across the UK (some travel) with a Bristol base.
* Comfortable blending autonomy with accountability this is a leadership role.
Why This Role Stands Out:
* £80,000 base + performance-based bonus.
* Real influence in shaping how and where the business grows.
* Join a high-trust, low-ego leadership team that gets results.
* Flexible hybrid setup from a Bristol HQ.
?? Curious? Lets talk.
Were hiring for impact, not headcount and this hire matters.
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