Remote Business Development Lead – High-Value Logistics

Citysprint UK Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CitySprint is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new, £150k+-spend opportunities. The role focuses on strategic growth, building strong client relationships, and developing market strategies to expand our logistics partnerships.

This home-based, field-facing role requires travel to client sites and regular reporting to senior leaders. A car allowance is provided, with commission on new business. DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience winning and developing high-value B2B/SME accounts (£150k+).
• Strong negotiation and closing skills within logistics or service-led environments.
• Strategic thinker with ability to develop long-term growth plans.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute with strong understanding of financial and margin impact.
• Confident presenter, able to engage senior leaders and boards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated success delivering revenue and margin growth aligned to strategy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with annual spends of £150k+.
• Develop and deliver business development strategies aligned to company objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach, negotiation and closing high-value deals.
• Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities.
• Represent CitySprint at industry events, conferences and networking events.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and solutions to senior decision-makers.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and wider teams to support growth.
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline, activity and market insights to senior leaders.
• Manage business development projects from initiation to delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Closing

Relationship building

CRM

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial/margin awareness

Presentation

Multi-tasking

Market research

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

CitySprint is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new, £150k+-spend opportunities. The role focuses on strategic growth, building strong client relationships, and developing market strategies to expand our logistics partnerships.

This home-based, field-facing role requires travel to client sites and regular reporting to senior leaders. A car allowance is provided, with commission on new business. DBS check may be required.