Business Development Manager - Logistics

Hargreaves Services plc; Esh Winning; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance client relationships and drive strategic growth. This hybrid role involves building and maintaining strong ties with clients, supporting strategic expansion plans, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in logistics and excellent communication skills. Regular travel across the UK is required for this position, which plays a key role in shaping the future of the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic account management, business development, or client partnership roles within logistics.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and deliver results.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Support the development of strategic plans to expand market footprint.
• Ensure service excellence with fleet and depot teams.
• Shape proposals and contract terms with finance teams.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Account management experience

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Proactive problem-solving

Relationship-building

Job description

Role Title : Business Development Manager – Logistics

Location : Esh Winning, Durham / Hybrid

About the Role

Hargreaves Logistics, part of Hargreaves Services plc, is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist logistics and material handling solutions. With one of the largest bulk logistics operations in the country, we deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable transport for raw materials and heavy loads, supporting key sectors such as construction, energy, and infrastructure.

Our logistics division offers end-to-end solutions, from bulk haulage and on-site transport to complex supply chain management, backed by decades of experience and a reputation for reliability. By combining scale, expertise, and innovation, we ensure seamless delivery for projects of every size.

What you’ll be doing

• Client Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as their primary point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Growth Strategy : Support the development and execution of strategic plans to expand our footprint across core sectors.
• Operational Alignment : Work closely with fleet and depot teams to ensure service excellence and responsiveness.
• Commercial Insight : Collaborate with estimating and finance teams to shape proposals, pricing models, and contract terms.
• Market Intelligence : Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to inform business decisions.
• Brand Representation : Represent Hargreaves Logistics at industry events, client meetings, and leadership forums.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in strategic account management, business development, or client partnership roles within logistics, infrastructure, or industrial services.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a track record of delivering results.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK.

Who We Are

At Hargreaves Services Plc, we’re not just a contracted services provider – we’re shaping the future of UK industry. As a trusted partner to the UK’s infrastructure markets, we deliver solutions that accelerate development and drive industrial transformation.

From clean energy and environmental innovation to land regeneration, logistics, and low‑carbon material supply, our contracted services drive economic growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the leader in the provision of contracted services in the next era of UK infrastructure development; we support growth in the Connectivity, Clean Energy, and Environmental sectors.

Our proven expertise and ability to deliver bespoke, high-quality services set the benchmark for excellence in UK infrastructure. Powered by a growing, inspired team and bold growth strategies - both targeted and organic - we’re positioned to play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.