Business Development Lead

?? 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 can’t — 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 isn’t cold calling. It’s high-level strategic BD . You\’ll be shaping partnerships, spotting market opportunities, and helping the business land game-changing contracts.

What You’ll 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 company’s brand presence at industry events and maritime forums.

• Working closely with delivery and technical teams to align offer with market need.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in BD or Sales within Commercial Maritime, Ports, or Marine Services .

• Strong industry network — you’re 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? Let’s talk.
We’re hiring for impact, not headcount — and this hire matters.

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