Business Development Manager (Logistics Or Supply Chain)

New Appointments Group; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Free parking

Generous contributory pension

Private health care

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Third party discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits and reward platform

Employee volunteering scheme

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Business Development Manager in Dover to drive growth in Logistics and Supply Chain. The role is hybrid with 37.5 hours per week and offers a salary up to £52,000 plus annual bonus.

You will manage key accounts, identify new leads, attend meetings, prepare proposals, and help shape commercial strategy while ensuring quality and compliance. This is a hands-on role for results-driven professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management or business development in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Understanding of basic financial principles.
• Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data.
• Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.
• Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.
• Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.
• Assist with proposals, tenders and customer presentations.
• Support onboarding and align operational requirements.
• Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year and capture leads.
• Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
• Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
• Assist rate and tariff updates.
• Maintain KPI tracking for customer accounts in CRM.
• Share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
• Support delivery of commercial projects by coordinating tasks.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives led by Head of Business Development.

Skills

Experience in account management or BD

Relationship management

Financial principles

Growth and innovation

Analytical skills

Negotiation & conflict management

Written & verbal communication

Planning & attention to detail

UK driving licence

Job description

Job title: Business Development Manager

Location: Dover

Salary: up to £52,000 + annual bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid: Yes

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Free parking
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Private health care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Third party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Employee volunteering scheme

Key responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be

• Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.
• Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.
• Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.
• Support with the preparation of proposals, tenders and customer presentations.
• Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements.
• Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year, ensuring leads are captured and followed up.
• Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
• Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
• Support rate and tariff updates.
• Maintain accurate KPI tracking for customer accounts within the CRM.
• Gather and share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
• Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
• Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.

Experience and skills required

• Experience of account management or business development across Logistics or Supply Chain
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Understanding of basic financial principles.
• Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.
• Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Role model for integrity, respect and positive team culture.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Business Development Manager (Logistics or Supply Chain) Dover, GB