Full time

Business Development Manager

Kent
money-bag £55000 - £60000 per annum
Posted Yesterday

Business Development Manager – Global Logistics
Location: Southeast England (Hybrid with UK Travel)
Sector: Commercial, Logistics, Supply Chain

Are you a commercially driven professional ready to accelerate your career in one of the world’s most essential and fast-moving industries? This is your chance to join a leading global freight and cargo logistics provider during a time of bold investment, innovation, and growth.
With a vast network, advanced facilities, and a mission to redefine excellence in cargo handling and supply chain performance, this business plays a critical role in the smooth flow of goods across borders and industries.
They are now seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the perishables and retail verticals—unlocking new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and delivering tangible commercial results across the end-to-end logistics journey.

Why This Role Is a Standout Opportunity

  • Global influence, local impact: Operate within a world-class logistics group while driving change and results across the UK market.
  • End-to-end visibility: Shape solutions that span the entire cargo journey—from ship to shelf.
  • Perishables focus with diverse exposure: Lead commercial strategy in a critical growth sector, while supporting freight, cruise, and infrastructure diversification.
  • Strategic autonomy: Collaborate with senior leaders and own the commercial delivery for your portfolio.
  • Momentum: Join at a time of major investment in infrastructure, digital systems, and customer experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Lead the development and performance of a high-value client portfolio, with a focus on perishables, supermarkets, importers, and logistics providers.
  • Manage the full commercial lifecycle—from strategy and business development through to account growth and P&L responsibility.
  • Build deep client relationships, identify new opportunities, and develop compelling value propositions tailored to each sector’s unique needs.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders in operations, planning, and service delivery to ensure a seamless, high-quality customer experience.
  • Support broader commercial initiatives across freight, cargo handling, infrastructure, and logistics partnerships.
  • Drive data-informed decision-making, commercial forecasting, and market mapping.
  • Represent the business at industry events and develop meaningful partnerships across the sector.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven success in business development or account management within freight, cargo, or wider logistics/supply chain sectors.
  • Experience working with perishables, food distribution, supermarkets, shipping lines, or third-party logistics providers.
  • A strong grasp of P&L, margin management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving commercial landscape.
  • Project management and/or proposal writing experience is a plus.
  • A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad.
Be Part of Something Bigger
This isn’t just a business development role—it’s a career-defining opportunity within a forward-thinking freight and cargo logistics business that moves critical goods across the globe. With a strong reputation, clear commercial ambition, and a commitment to innovation, this is your chance to help shape the next chapter of growth.
Ready to lead? Let’s talk.

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