Business Development Manager - Temperature Controlled Logistics

The Martin Veasey Partnership; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in logistics is seeking a Business Development Manager specializing in perishables and cold chain operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding partnerships, driving revenue growth, and enhancing operational excellence in a dynamic sector. With a competitive salary and hybrid working model, this role offers significant opportunities to make a commercial impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus & benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 5-10 years in perishables, fresh produce, or food logistics.
• Experience in growing business pipelines and increasing revenue.
• Strong communicator capable of engaging at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand key partnerships with importers and logistics providers.
• Drive business development strategies and grow revenue.
• Attend trade events to build market presence.

Skills

Commercial expertise

Strong understanding of import/export processes

Networking with industry contacts

Leadership in negotiations

Job description

Business Development Manager - Temperature Controlled Logistics

Business Development Manager (Perishables & Cold Chain Logistics)

"Applications invited from candidates with Commercial expertise gained within the Fresh Produce, Perishables, Cold Chain, Supply Chain, Logistics, Import/Export sector."

Salary: £Very Competitive + Bonus & Benefits

Location: Kent (Hybrid)

Drive the Future of Perishable Logistics!

Are you a seasoned Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, or Supply Chain Specialist with a strong background in perishables, fresh produce, or cold chain logistics? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international trade environment where your strategic thinking and commercial acumen can make a real impact?

If you've built strong relationships with supermarkets, growers, importers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, or logistics providers, this could be your next career-defining move.

About the Opportunity

A leading player in UK trade and logistics is expanding its perishables and fresh produce business, and we're looking for a dynamic, commercially driven professional to lead growth in this thriving sector.

• Develop and expand key partnerships with importers, growers, supermarkets, freight and logistics providers.
• Work closely with supply chain, port operations, and refrigerated logistics experts to create seamless, high-quality perishable supply solutions.
• Take ownership of business development strategies, growing cargo volumes and revenue while ensuring operational excellence.
• Attend international and UK trade events to build market presence and strengthen industry relationships.
• Lead negotiations, contracts, forecasting, and commercial initiatives in the perishables sector.

This role is a high-profile commercial position within a fast-growing, forward-thinking organization that is making waves in the world of fresh food logistics, cold chain distribution, and international trade.

Who We're Looking For

• A business development or commercial expert with at least 5-10 years in perishables, fresh produce, food logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of import/export processes, temperature-controlled logistics, and food supply chains.
• A network of industry contacts across growers, importers, food distributors, supermarkets, and freight providers.
• Proven success in growing business pipelines, increasing revenue, and developing strategic partnerships.
• A confident communicator who can engage at all levels, from boardroom negotiations to operational teams.
• Someone highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and commercially astute, with a passion for driving new business in the perishables space.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a market leader in perishable logistics & supply chain.
• Be part of high-growth international trade & cargo operations.
• Competitive salary (DOE) bonus & benefits.
• Make a real commercial impact in a dynamic and evolving sector.
• Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week on-site in Dover.

If you have the drive, passion, and industry expertise to shape the future of fresh produce logistics, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now, quoting reference LX 3027254 and let's discuss how you can take your career to the next level!