Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive
Location : Bristol/Cardiff/Plymouth
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 plus Car Allowance
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
What you’ll get at CitySprint
1. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday
2. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
3. Free access to mental health support, including 1:1 therapy
4. Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
5. Extra family‑friendly days for key life moments, plus death in service cover
The role
This is a field‑based role focused on growing our SME customer base. As a Business Development Executive, you’ll be responsible for identifying, winning and onboarding new business opportunities, building a strong sales pipeline, and working closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth and successful customer journey.
You’ll be proactive, sales‑driven, and confident working independently — spotting opportunities, opening doors, and converting prospects into long‑term CitySprint customers.
Why CitySprint
What we do matters. From everyday deliveries to time‑critical, business‑critical services, CitySprint helps customers get things done right, first time.
You’ll see the direct impact of your work as you bring new customers on board and help them succeed using our services. You’ll also have the backing of a well‑established, trusted brand with nationwide reach.
Who we are
CitySprint is a UK‑wide logistics business delivering same‑day and time‑critical services for customers who need pace, reliability and great judgement.
We’re part of DPD and the wider Geopost group — giving us the stability, scale and investment of a leading international delivery network — while CitySprint continues to operate with its own distinct focus and fast‑moving culture.
What you’ll be doing
6. Identifying and winning new SME customers through proactive prospecting
7. Building and managing a robust new‑business pipeline
8. Generating leads via outbound activity, networking and market research
9. Presenting tailored solutions, negotiating terms and closing deals
10. Managing opportunities through the full CitySprint sales cycle
11. Ensuring a smooth handover of new customers to operations and account management teams
12. Maintaining accurate records in Salesforce and tracking performance against KPIs
13. Working closely with operations and marketing to deliver the best customer outcomes
What we’re looking for
14. Experience in a sales, business development or commercial role
15. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
16. A proactive, target‑driven mindset with the ability to work independently
17. Confidence presenting solutions and handling objections
18. Organised, resilient and comfortable managing a busy pipeline
19. Previous experience using a CRM system (preferably Salesforce)
20. Experience in logistics or a service‑led industry is helpful, but not essential