At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and onboard new SME customers while managing a robust sales pipeline.
- Company: Join CitySprint, a trusted UK logistics business with a fast-moving culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, mental health support, and family-friendly perks.
- Other info: Field-based role with travel; car allowance provided.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping businesses succeed with our services.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Gatwick/Brighton
Salary: £41,000 - £45,000 plus Car Allowance
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
What You'll Get At CitySprint
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free access to mental health support, including 1:1 therapy
- Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
- 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
- Identifying and winning new SME customers through proactive prospecting
- Building and managing a robust new-business pipeline
- Generating leads via outbound activity, networking and market research
- Presenting tailored solutions, negotiating terms and closing deals
- Managing opportunities through the full CitySprint sales cycle
- Ensuring a smooth handover of new customers to operations and account management teams
- Maintaining accurate records in Salesforce and tracking performance against KPIs
- Working closely with operations and marketing to deliver the best customer outcomes
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a sales, business development or commercial role
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently
- Confidence presenting solutions and handling objections
- Organised, resilient and comfortable managing a busy pipeline
- Previous experience using a CRM system (preferably Salesforce)
- Experience in logistics or a service-led industry is helpful, but not essential
Apply
This is a field-based role covering a defined geographical territory and requires regular travel to customer sites. The role includes a car allowance and therefore applicants must hold a valid driving licence. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Business Development Executive in Brighton employer: CitySprint
CitySprint in Crawley is an excellent employer that prioritises safety and reliability, offering a supportive work culture where drivers can thrive. With benefits like 25 days of annual leave, enhanced family leave, and mental health support, employees are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to exceptional customer service. The company also fosters growth opportunities, making it a rewarding place for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.
