CitySprint
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager – Home Based Location: Home Based | Salary: £36,549 – £56,079 (depending on experience) + commission + car allowance | Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday | Contract: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to identify, secure and expand high-value logistics partnerships (£150k+ annual spend). This strategic, commercially focused role involves building strong client relationships, developing market strategies, and driving revenue growth through targeted sales efforts. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver sustainable expansion for CitySprint.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities with annual spends of £150k+
- Develop and implement business development strategies aligned to company objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach, negotiation and closing of high-value deals
- Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities
- Represent CitySprint at industry events, conferences and networking functions
- Prepare and present tailored proposals and solutions to senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and cross-functional teams
- Provide regular pipeline and market insight reporting to senior leadership
- Manage full-cycle business development projects, from initiation to execution
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About CitySprint
CitySprint is the UK’s leading courier services provider, excelling in same-day and time-critical deliveries. As part of the DPD and Geopost group, we blend global stability with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture, empowering employees to take ownership and deliver results.
Trust is at the heart of our approach—we value autonomy, dynamic problem-solving and a target-driven mindset.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
✓ Proven experience in securing/negotiating high-value B2B/SME contracts (£150k+ annual spend preferred) ✓ Excellent B2B negotiation and closing skills, ideally within logistics or service-led industries ✓ Ability to develop strategic, long-term business growth plans ✓ Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management expertise ✓ Commercial acumen, with an understanding of financial impact and margins ✓ Confident, persuasive presenter with experience engaging senior executives/boards ✓ Experience using CRM systems (preferred: Salesforce), plus proficiency in Microsoft Office ✓ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
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Desirable:
🔹 Proven track record of delivering revenue and margin growth aligned to business strategy 🔹 Experience in the UK logistics/Transport & Distribution sector, though adaptability is key
Benefits & Agreements
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check required as part of recruitment.
- Remote role, collaborative working environment plus performance-related commission/potential car allowance (if applicable).
Why Apply?
Join a UK logistics leader on an upward trajectory—this role will shape the future of CitySprint's customer base and service scalability.
Ready to grow with us? Apply now.
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