At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business opportunities in logistics and supply chain while managing key accounts.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a growing logistics company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, birthday leave, private healthcare, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and employee volunteering.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the logistics sector while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in account management or business development in logistics is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our client's growing team. The role will support the development of general cargo services and play a key part in driving new business opportunities.
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- Free Parking
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Private Health Care
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- 3rd party discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee volunteering scheme
Key responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be:
- Produce and maintain account management plans.
- Identify and qualify new commercial leads through networking and market insights.
- Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
- Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
- Monitor service performance, escalating any issues or improvement needs.
- Maintain accurate KPI tracking for general cargo accounts within the CRM.
- Gather and share market intelligence on competitors, cargo flows and opportunities.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and prepare routine reports on market activity and customer performance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
- Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Contribute to discussions on improving service quality and operational efficiency.
- Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.
What success would look like as a Business Development Manager:
- Accurate, timely CRM updates and high-quality customer materials.
- Effective support across proposals, projects, events, and internal activities.
- Consistent delivery of key reports, insights, and commercial outputs.
Experience required:
- Experience in account management or business development in Logistics, Supply Chain or Port operations.
- Strong customer relationship management skills across multiple accounts.
- Understanding of supply chain operations and basic financial principles.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Next steps: If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant or email.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass.
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