Business Development Executive (Pharma / Healthcare Freight)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Remote working

Progression

Company benefits

Commission

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Executive with a Pharma/Healthcare Freight Forwarding background to own major growth opportunities and drive new business across a global logistics network.

You will identify and secure opportunities in designated territories, build target accounts, and align with Operations, Marketing and Telesales to deliver compliant, customer-focused solutions. Hybrid UK role with modest travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pharma or Healthcare Freight Forwarding required.
• Strong knowledge of Pharma/Healthcare logistics and GDP.
• Commutable to Hounslow.

Responsibilities

• Win new business across Pharma and Healthcare sectors
• Build and manage a pipeline of target accounts
• Drive revenue and gross profit growth
• Develop long-term relationships with key customers
• Identify and develop major sector growth opportunities
• Ensure sales activity meets GDP and GDPR requirements
• Work closely with Operations, Telesales and Marketing
• Attend industry events and maintain accurate CRM records
• Work collaboratively across the wider business to support regional sales targets

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Pharma / Healthcare logistics

GDP knowledge

Job description

Business Development Executive (Pharma / Healthcare Freight)

Birmingham - Remote / 1 Day a Week in the Office

Are you a Business Development Executive with a background in Pharma and Healthcare Freight Forwarding, looking to take ownership of major sector growth opportunities, drive new business across a global logistics network, and maximise your earning potential within a market-leading organisation?

This global freight forwarding and logistics business operates across international markets, providing a wide range of transport and supply chain solutions to customers across multiple sectors. They are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Business Development Executive who can drive new business growth specifically across the Pharma and Healthcare sectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business across a designated territory, developing target accounts and building a strong sales pipeline. You will work closely with branch operations, marketing and telesales teams to develop customer solutions while ensuring all sales activity meets the required GDP and GDPR standards.

This would suit a Business Development Executive from a Pharma / Healthcare Freight Forwarding background, with a proven track record of winning new business, developing key relationships and driving revenue growth within the sector.

The Role

• Win new business across the Pharma and Healthcare sectors
• Build and manage a pipeline of target accounts
• Drive revenue and gross profit growth
• Develop long-term relationships with key customers
• Identify and develop major sector growth opportunities
• Ensure sales activity meets GDP and GDPR requirements
• Work closely with Operations, Telesales and Marketing
• Attend industry events and maintain accurate CRM records
• Work collaboratively across the wider business to support regional sales targets
• Remote working, with one day a week in the Manchester office

The Person

• Business Development within Pharma / Healthcare Freight Forwarding
• Strong knowledge of Pharma / Healthcare logistics and freight forwarding solutions
• Understanding of GDP within Pharma / Healthcare
• Able to commute to the Manchester office one day a week

Reference

BBBH27516C

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 (OTE £120,000 - £150,000) + Company Car + Remote Working + Progression + Company Benefits + Commission

Desired Skills and Experience

• Business Development / Sales experience within Pharma or Healthcare Freight Forwarding
• Knowledge of Pharma / Healthcare logistics and freight forwarding solutions
• Understanding of GDP within Pharma / Healthcare
• Commutable to Hounslow