Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Sea Logistics
Hybrid - 1 Day a Week in Cambridge | Covering Cambridge, Ipswich, Peterborough Milton Keynes & Felixstowe
-50,00070,000 + Uncapped Commission
Company Car | Private Medical | Life Assurance | 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 5% Pension
Are you a driven sales professional looking to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of logistics? Join a globally respected company that truly invests in its people.
We''re on the hunt for a Business Development Manager to join their Sea Logistics team - the commercial powerhouse of our Customer Care division. This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on generating new business and delivering bespoke logistics solutions.
What You''ll Do:
- Actively prospect new clients and grow relationships with existing ones
- Engage regularly with clients across the region through face-to-face meetings
- Understand customer needs and tailor end-to-end Sea Logistics solutions
- Own the sales process from pricing and quotations to deal closure
- Keep your pipeline and activities up to date in CRM
- Build a profitable customer portfolio and contribute to growth targets
What You''ll Bring:
- Experience in freight forwarding or logistics (preferred but not essential)
- A confident communicator with strong influencing skills
- Natural ability to build rapport and develop trust
- Organised, proactive, and results-focused
- Full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
We don''t just offer a job - we offer a rewarding career. Alongside a competitive salary and uncapped commission, you''ll benefit from:
- Company car for business and personal use
- Private medical insurance for peace of mind
- Life assurance & 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 5% company pension contribution
- Access to our Route 2 Rewards scheme: exclusive discounts, wellbeing support, and recognition
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to GPs, legal, mental health and financial advisors
- A proud Gold Covenant employer supporting ex-forces personnel
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you''re ambitious, customer-focused, and ready to grow your career in a thriving industry, we''d love to hear from you.