Business Development Manager

Bis Henderson; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the refrigerated transport sector. The ideal candidate is a natural sales hunter with experience in cold chain logistics and exceptional skills in prospecting and negotiation. Responsibilities include identifying new customers, managing a strong pipeline, and developing lasting relationships with key stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Sales Hunter or New Business Development Manager.
• Experience in refrigerated transport or cold chain logistics.
• Exceptional prospecting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new customers for refrigerated transport services.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects through various methods.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders in target accounts.

Skills

Sales Hunter

Prospecting

Negotiation

Closing Skills

Job description

Location : Leeds / hybrid

Salary : £45,000.00 - £55,000 + car

Reports to : Head of Commercial

Summary

Are you a natural sales hunter with a passion for winning new business? Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team and drive growth in the refrigerated and temperature-controlled transport sector on a national basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new customers requiring refrigerated and temperature-controlled transport services.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified prospects through cold calling, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Arrange meetings with decision-makers and deliver tailored logistics solutions.
• Develop lasting relationships with key stakeholders in target accounts.
• Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity in the cold chain logistics space.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record as a Sales Hunter or New Business Development Manager.
• Experience in refrigerated transport, cold chain logistics, food distribution, or FMCG logistics.
• Exceptional prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage the full sales cycle.
• An existing network within food manufacturing, retail, or wholesale sectors is highly desirable.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.