Business Development Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Bonus scheme

Hybrid flexibility

Growth opportunities

Shape sales function

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting for a hungry sales professional in Doncaster to win new business in pallet and warehouse solutions. You will own the end-to-end sales process and build a robust pipeline through networking and client visits, shaping the growth of the logistics division.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, a strong commission structure, and the opportunity to influence the sales function in a growing independent logistics business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience in warehouse or logistics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across pallet and warehouse solutions.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Prospect for new clients through networking, research and face-to-face visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with operations to create viable solutions.
• Manage new business implementations from sale to delivery.
• Identify market trends and competitor activity.
• Attend exhibitions and trade shows as needed.
• Work with marketing to increase brand awareness.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Business development

Networking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Job description

Salary: £50,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Bonus

Are you a true hunter who loves winning new business, opening doors and turning opportunities into revenue?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, independently owned logistics business with ambitious plans for the future. You’ll have the freedom to build your own pipeline, get out into the market and make a real impact across the pallet and warehouse sectors.

What’s on offer?

• Fuel card with personal use included
• Bonus scheme with multiple ways to earn
• Hybrid flexibility
• Opportunity to help shape and grow the sales function
• Join a business experiencing significant growth

Responsibilities:

• Identify and win new business across pallet and warehouse solutions
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Proactively prospect for new clients through networking, research and face-to-face visits
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations
• Work with operational teams to create effective and commercially viable solutions
• Manage new business implementations from sale through to delivery
• Identify emerging markets, trends and competitor activity
• Attend exhibitions and trade shows where required
• Work closely with marketing to increase brand awareness
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Proven track record of winning new business
• Genuine hunter mentality and a passion for new business
• Confident getting out on the road and creating opportunities
• Proactive, self-motivated and commercially driven
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage your own pipeline and generate your own leads
• Full driving licence
• Previous warehouse or logistics industry experience is desirable but not essential