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Business Development Manager
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Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building strong client relationships?
Do you have the ambition to exceed targets and the confidence to open doors in a competitive logistics market?
If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth across same-day courier and logistics services. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll take ownership of your pipeline—identifying opportunities, developing relationships, and converting prospects into long-term, profitable customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify, research, and approach new prospects across target sectors.
- Generate and attend your own sales appointments, supported by the internal sales team.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline, converting opportunities into long-term, profitable accounts.
- Understand customer operational requirements and present tailored same-day solutions.
- Prepare and deliver professional proposals, tenders, and presentations.
- Negotiate effectively to secure business while maintaining strong profit margins.
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Requirements
- Proven success in B2B new business sales.
- Strong track record within the same-day courier market (experience in next day, pallet networks, or wider transport logistics also considered).
- Results-driven mindset with a determination to exceed targets.
- Self-motivated with the ability to generate your own opportunities.
- Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
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What's in it for you
In return for your expertise and drive, you’ll benefit from a supportive and professional environment where your success is recognised and rewarded, alongside excellent opportunities for career progression.
- Real autonomy to build your own pipeline, strategy, and customer base.
- The opportunity to make a visible impact on business growth, with your wins directly recognised and valued.
- A high-earning potential role driven by performance, where your results genuinely reflect your effort.
- A supportive internal sales function that allows you to maximise your time in front of customers.
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