Business Development Manager - Logistics and Aerospace

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive UK growth across aerospace and industrial sectors. The role requires 8-10+ years in business development, proven success in consultative sales, and strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, company car, healthcare benefits, and clear career progression opportunities. Must be willing to travel within the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Company car

Healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

25 days' holiday

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in business development or sales within logistics, aerospace, or industrial sectors.
• Proven success in complex, consultative sales.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the UK growth plan across aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing.
• Identify and close new business opportunities.
• Work with technical teams to design tailored logistics and 3PL solutions.
• Represent the business at industry events and with senior clients.
• Provide accurate pipeline forecasting and customer insights.
• Support a business development trainee.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Self-driven

Job description

Business Development Manager - Logistics & Aerospace

Location: Derby, UK

Salary: £80K base + 20% bonus + car + benefits

The Opportunity

We're looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead UK growth for a global logistics and industrial services organisation. If you excel at building high-value relationships, winning complex deals, and shaping commercial strategy, this role gives you the autonomy and backing to make a major impact.

What You'll Do

• Deliver the UK growth plan across aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing
• Identify and close new business opportunities
• Work with technical teams to design tailored logistics and 3PL solutions
• Represent the business at industry events and with senior clients
• Provide accurate pipeline forecasting and customer insights
• Support a business development trainee (V.I.E.)

What You'll Bring

• 8-10+ years in business development or sales within logistics, aerospace, or industrial sectors
• Proven success in complex, consultative sales
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Self‑driven, strategic, and comfortable working independently
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + uncapped performance bonus
• Company car, healthcare, pension, life assurance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Clear opportunities for international career progression

Closing date is 11 th January 2026

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