Business Development Manager

Citysprint; Manchester; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

CitySprint is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to identify and secure new, industry-specific opportunities with £150k+ annual spend. You will cultivate client relationships, shape market strategies and win high-value logistics partnerships, while collaborating with internal teams to drive growth.

This field-based, permanent role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and regular travel, supported by a car allowance and commission.

Qualifications

• Proven experience winning and developing high-value B2B/SME accounts (£150k+).
• Strong negotiation and closing skills within logistics or service-led environments.
• Strategic thinker able to develop long-term growth plans.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Commercially astute with understanding of financial and margin impact.
• Confident presenter able to engage senior leaders and boards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated success delivering revenue and margin growth aligned to strategy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with annual spends of £150k+
• Develop and deliver business development strategies aligned to company objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach, negotiation and closing high-value deals
• Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities
• Represent CitySprint at industry events, conferences and networking events
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and solutions to senior decision-makers
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and wider teams to support growth
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline, activity and market insights to senior leaders
• Manage business development projects from initiation to delivery

Skills

B2B sales

High-value accounts

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Board-level communication

Multi-priority management

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Home based

Salary: £36,549 - £56,079 (depending on experience) + commission + car allowance

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

The role

We're looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new, industry-specific business opportunities with an annual spend of £150k+. You'll play a key role in driving growth by building strong customer relationships, developing market strategies, and securing high-value logistics partnerships.

This is a strategic, commercially focused role, working closely with internal teams to deliver sustainable business growth.

Why CitySprint

CitySprint is on a fast track to becoming the UK's leading courier services provider, already dominating the same-day delivery market. What we do matters - from everyday deliveries to time-critical services - and this role directly supports the growth of our customer base and service offering.

As part of the DPD and wider Geopost group, we combine the scale and stability of a global network with CitySprint's fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are

CitySprint is a UK-wide logistics business delivering same-day and time-critical services for customers who need reliability, pace and good judgement. We trust our people to take ownership, manage priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic, target-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with annual spends of £150k+
• Develop and deliver business development strategies aligned to company objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach, negotiation and closing high-value deals
• Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities
• Represent CitySprint at industry events, conferences and networking events
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and solutions to senior decision-makers
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and wider teams to support growth
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline, activity and market insights to senior leaders
• Manage business development projects from initiation to delivery

What we're looking for

• Proven experience winning and developing high-value B2B/SME business (£150k+ accounts)
• Strong negotiation and closing skills within logistics or service-led environments
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long-term growth plans
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with strong understanding of financial and margin impact
• Confident presenter, able to engage senior leaders and boards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated success delivering revenue and margin growth aligned to strategy

All successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

This is a field-based role covering a defined geographical territory and requires regular travel to customer sites. The role includes a car allowance and therefore applicants must hold a valid driving licence.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process and employment