Business Development Manager [Freight]

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in London for a Business Development Manager focused on Freight. This role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities while building strategic relationships with key stakeholders. You'll contribute to the UK's economic growth and sustainability by driving innovative freight solutions. If you possess strong influencing skills and a proven track record in senior management, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the freight sector. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of rail freight services!

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Excellent influencing skills and senior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with clients for project delivery.
• Develop strategy for generating third-party funding in the freight sector.
• Conduct market analysis to identify future opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Market Intelligence

Strategic Planning

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree Level Qualification

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Business Development Manager [Freight], London

Client:

Network Rail

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

61a5735457ee

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Brief Description

Anglia Route has an exciting opportunity for someone to identify and develop new Freight Route business and income opportunities in line with our business objectives. The role will develop and own the strategic growth portfolio for freight; building relationships with the Ports on the route and other wider freight stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to support the UK’s social and economic growth and contribute to delivery of wider sustainability benefits.

The role will also involve developing Rail Freight market intelligence, identifying business development opportunities, exploring and securing new external funding streams, and driving solution delivery.

This position is based in our London Stratford Office and is a 12 months fixed term opportunity with the potential to be made permanent.

About the role (External)

Every day will be different, but key responsibilities will include:

1. Meet all the commercial development investment targets as agreed by the Principal Programme Sponsor.
2. Identify and develop strong relationships with clients and sector players to achieve mutually beneficial relationships that enable effective project delivery.
3. Develop strategy for the Business Development team that will allow the business to generate third party funding from wider markets.
4. Undertake analysis and identification of future opportunities that are financially beneficial to the Freight route, obtain funding to develop opportunities and make detailed recommendations and risk assessments upon these.
5. To work with and advise the Business Development and wider Anglia route team, regional and national teams on any strategy or decision making relating to the bid process.
6. Identify and engage with potential clients to generate external funding and influence their approach.
7. Identify and develop strategic relationships with sector players that may facilitate future collaborative ventures between both parties.
8. Work closely with Principal Programme Sponsor to provide specialist advice and guidance necessary to understand and exploit potential opportunities within the market.
9. Maintain processes, systems and quality standards for the management of market intelligence and market analysis.

We are looking for someone who meets the below criteria:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent influencing skills
• Proven senior management & leadership experience

It’s not essential, but we would love it if you have:

• Previous experience of brand development & management
• Experience in the design and delivery of new rail freight services and/or facilities
• Previous ownership & implementation of high level international marketing strategies
• Knowledge of Project Management techniques