Business Development Manager

Bis Henderson Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Commission

Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment is currently seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support and accelerate growth in the UK logistics and supply chain sector. This role focuses on winning new business, building long-term customer relationships, and expanding freight service offerings across sectors.

You will drive new business acquisition, manage a robust sales pipeline, and engage senior stakeholders to deliver a first-class customer experience, with a target achievable through

Qualifications

• Senior business development or commercial sales experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Proven ability to build and convert a strong sales pipeline.
• Experience selling across multiple transport modes.
• Strong influencing and communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with proactive problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset and appetite for growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition in line with the growth strategy.
• Build, manage, and maintain a strong sales pipeline within the CRM.
• Prospect and generate leads through proactive outreach and follow-up.
• Lead new customer onboarding and ensure seamless integration.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell logistics services.
• Develop long-term profitable customer relationships with a value-led sales approach.
• Prepare and present analytical data, including sales reports and forecasts.
• Act as the primary contact for allocated customers and resolve queries.
• Arrange, attend, and lead customer meetings with minutes and actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver best-in-class customer experience.
• Represent the company at industry and networking events.

Job description

Location: Midlands/North of England (preferred)

Salary: £60,000 - 75,000.00 DOE + car allowance + commission

Summary:

Our client is a leading global logistics and supply chain partner, offering tailored, value‑driven solutions across multiple transport modes and industry sectors. They are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to support and accelerate the growth strategy in the UK. This is a high‑impact role focused on winning new business, developing long‑term customer relationships, and expanding their freight service offering across new sectors and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition in line with the growth strategy
• Build, manage, and maintain a strong and accurate sales pipeline within the CRM
• Prospect and generate leads through proactive outreach and follow‑up
• Lead new customer onboarding, ensuring seamless business integration
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross‑sell the full range of logistics services
• Develop long‑term, profitable customer relationships through a value‑led sales approach
• Prepare and present analytical data, including monthly and annual sales reports and forecasts
• Predict future customer revenue and volume trends
• Act as the primary point of contact for allocated customers, resolving queries and complaints effectively
• Arrange, attend, and lead customer meetings, including minute‑taking and action follow‑up
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver a best‑in‑class customer experience
• Represent the company at industry, trade, and professional networking events

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior business development or commercial sales role, within logistics or supply chain
• Demonstrated success in building and converting a strong sales pipeline
• Experience selling across multiple transport modes
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver on commitments
• Solution‑focused thinking with strong active listening skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and appetite for growth

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