Business Development Lead

TF Mallery, LLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the Maritime sector is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive growth and build strategic relationships. This role focuses on high-level strategic business development, targeting key clients in the Commercial Shipping and Marine Services sectors. With a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, you'll have the opportunity to influence the company's growth trajectory while working in a flexible hybrid setup from the Bristol HQ. Join a high-trust leadership team that values results and fosters autonomy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development or Sales within Commercial Maritime.
• Strong industry network with decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth in the UK and international Commercial Maritime sector.
• Identifying and targeting key clients like shipping lines and port authorities.

Skills

Business Development

Sales in Commercial Maritime

Bid Strategy

Deal Structuring

Consultative Sales

Job description

?? Business Development Lead| Maritime & Shipping | £80,000 + Bonus | Based Bristol (4 Days Office 1 Day Home)

If you know the Commercial Shipping sector inside out — and you can open doors others can’t — this is your kind of role.

A growing companywith deep roots in Maritime is hiring a Business Development lead to take their offering to the next level.

The focus? Building strategic relationships across Commercial Shipping, Ports, Logistics, and Marine Operators.

This isn’t cold calling. It’s high-level strategic BD. You'll be shaping partnerships, spotting market opportunities, and helping the business land game-changing contracts.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving growth across the UK and international Commercial Maritime sector.

• Identifying and targeting key clients: shipping lines, port authorities, marine tech firms.

• Leading on bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations.

• Building the company’s brand presence at industry events and maritime forums.

• Working closely with delivery and technical teams to align offer with market need.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in BD or Sales within Commercial Maritime, Ports, or Marine Services.

• Strong industry network — you’re already speaking with decision-makers.

• Confident in bid strategy, deal structuring, and long-cycle consultative sales.

• Able to work across the UK (some travel) with a Bristol base.

• Comfortable blending autonomy with accountability — this is a leadership role.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• £80,000 base + performance-based bonus.

• Real influence in shaping how and where the business grows.

• Join a high-trust, low-ego leadership team that gets results.

• Flexible hybrid setup from a Bristol HQ.

?? Curious? Let’s talk.
We’re hiring for impact, not headcount — and this hire matters.