Business Development Manager

Davies Turner; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company is seeking a Business Development Manager for their growing Freight team. This field-based role covers the Southwest region, primarily operating between Bridgend and Bristol. The position involves identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in logistics or transport services, with a compensation of around £34k per annum.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Life cover

Profit related pay

Defined contribution pension scheme

Discounted shopping benefits

Private healthcare

Car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales, preferably in freight forwarding, logistics, or transport services.
• The right to work in the UK (no sponsorship for work permits).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in freight forwarding.
• Nurture existing client relationships to drive growth.
• Operate mainly across Bridgend and Bristol.

Skills

Field sales experience

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our growing Freight team, covering the Southwest region. Location: Bridgend, CF35 5LJ / Bristol, BS11 8DT (Field-based). Salary: Circa £34k per annum subject to experience. Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

About Us

Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Role

This field-based role will operate primarily between our Bridgend and Bristol offices, with flexibility to manage your own territory across the NP, CF, SA, and GL postcode areas. We offer a competitive salary and a valuable benefits package that reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. You’ll also be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values initiative and entrepreneurial thinking.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in freight forwarding, logistics, or transport services.
• Nurture existing client relationships to drive growth across our freight division.
• Work as a driven and experienced field sales professional to meet targets.
• Operate primarily across the Bridgend and Bristol area and manage assigned territory.

Requirements

• Experience in field sales, preferably in freight forwarding, logistics, or transport services.
• The right to work in the UK (no sponsorship for work permits).

Benefits

• Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Life cover
• Profit related pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
• Private healthcare
• Car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training opportunities

Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period.

To apply for this exciting Business Development Manager opportunity, please submit your CV now.