Business Development Manager

Always Candid; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in Bristol is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Transport sector. This role requires at least 5 years of proven sales experience, strong relationship-building skills, and the ambition to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. The position offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and a hybrid working model, as well as an exciting trajectory for personal and business success.

Benefits

Base salary between £50,000 - £60,000

Car Allowance

Bonus scheme up to 20%

Pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of selling experience with a proven track record in developing new business.
• Knowledge of transport/logistics markets is a plus.
• B2B commercial experience with success.

Responsibilities

• Identify new prospects and opportunities across Transport and Warehousing.
• Develop client relationships and secure new business.
• Deliver high-standard presentations to customers.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Logistics & Transportation - Business Development Manager
Bristol

This role will suit commercial professionals looking for a business where they can really make a difference. As an already established £200m business the business is set to undergo a companywide transformation and build out a best in class commercial function across the whole business. If you have strong business development and relationship building skills this position will offer exceptional career opportunities and earning potential. Our client operates extensively in the UK Transport sectors. They have a very exciting growth journey so far with a real focus upon people and have built a strong local and national reputation that customers can trust. They are now looking to attract very high quality commercial people to build out the commercial teams nationally.

The role will report into the National Sales Director and work closely with the local General Managers to facilitate and expand the customer portfolios across Haulage & Network Customers.

Role accountabilities

• Identification of new prospects and opportunities across Transport, Warehousing and Network Growth across the Group.
• Client interface and relationship building activities
• Securing organic and new business
• Presenting and communicating with customers to a very high standard
• Market insight and competitor understanding
• Clear and concise account development activities with strong and accurate reporting
• Attending industry events and networking activities

The Profile

• You will have 5 years + selling experience with a strong track record of developing both new business and growing accounts.
• Ideally you will have some knowledge of the transport/ Logistics markets having either sold into them or worked closely with them.
• The most important factor is commercial experience and success in working in B2B.
• You will be ambitious, well-motivated and looking for an opportunity to really sink your teeth into.

The Person

• Really strong interpersonal skills
• High standards of themselves and others
• Resilient, positive nature who brings a passion and enthusiasm to what they do

The Reward

• Base Salaries between £50,000 - £60,000 dependent upon experience
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme - up to 20%
• Pension
• Hybrid working model, travel to other sites also required

This is an excellent time to be joining this business. Under new leadership and with a real vigor to transform and growth the entire Group, the next 5 years will be an exciting chapter of the business' success story.

Please get in touch to discuss