Growth-Oriented Logistics Business Development Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Company bonus

Private medical cover

Company car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Rewards & recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow the company’s position and financial growth in the UK warehousing and distribution sector. You will prospect new clients, manage tenders, and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers while aligning with the long-term strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will develop a robust pipeline, present proposals, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions across

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Business Development role in logistics or 3PL.
• Proven track record as a hunter of new prospects and contracts.
• Experience dealing with senior management and board level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to write proposals and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the company’s position and drive financial growth.
• Prospect and secure new business opportunities and clients.
• Manage proposals and tender processes with cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with decision makers and key contacts.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop new services and campaigns.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Client development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Presentations

MS Office

Tools

CRM software

PowerPoint

Job description

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow the company’s position and financial growth in the UK warehousing and distribution sector. You will prospect new clients, manage tenders, and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers while aligning with the long-term strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will develop a robust pipeline, present proposals, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions across