Business Development Manager

Unyk Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and bonus potential

Remote working with flexibility

Opportunity to build and impact the role

Job summary

Unyk Solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition across the UK logistics sector. The role focuses on building and managing a pipeline of prospects while converting inquiries into business. Candidates should have proven B2B sales experience in logistics or freight and excel in developing long-term relationships with clients. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 along with commission potential and flexible remote working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, freight, or supply chain services.
• Enjoys winning new business over account management.
• Strong relationship builder with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition within the logistics sector.
• Identify and open new commercial opportunities through outreach.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects and target accounts.
• Convert inbound inquiries and generate own leads.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients.
• Attend client meetings both virtually and in person.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Proactive outreach

CRM management

Job description

Remote (South East based) | Up to £50,000 basic + commission | Permanent

I’m working exclusively with a growing logistics business that’s looking to hire a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition across the UK. This is a proper new business role for someone who knows the freight / logistics market, is comfortable opening doors, and enjoys building long‑term commercial relationships.

The business has a strong reputation in its sector and is continuing to grow, so they’re looking for someone who can come in, win business, and play a key role in the next phase of expansion.

The role

• Driving new business across the UK within the logistics / freight space
• Identifying and opening new commercial opportunities through proactive outreach
• Building and managing your own pipeline of prospects and target accounts
• Converting inbound enquiries as well as generating your own leads
• Developing long-term relationships with clients and acting as a trusted commercial partner
• Attending client meetings (virtual and in person where needed)
• Using LinkedIn and other channels to raise visibility and generate conversations
• Keeping the CRM updated and reporting on pipeline and activity

What they’re looking for

• Proven B2B sales experience within logistics, freight or supply chain services
• Someone who enjoys winning new business rather than purely account management
• Strong relationship builder who is credible with senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a proactive, self-starting approach
• Comfortable managing your own pipeline and working autonomously
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Up to £50,000 basic salary
• Commission and bonus potential
• Remote working with flexibility
• A role where you can genuinely build something and have an impact

I’m handling this search exclusively, so if you have experience in logistics / freight sales and want to explore it further, feel free to get in touch directly.