Senior Business Development Manager

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an energetic Sales Manager to drive new business and develop key accounts in the logistics sector. This permanent, full-time role offers a base salary of approximately £45,000 plus up to 50% annual performance bonus. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background and proven experience managing the sales cycle. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a genuine impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefits

Standard pension scheme

Modern office environment

Standard hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Commercially confident with a solid understanding of margin, pricing, cost drivers.
• Strong relationship builder who works well with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing a structured sales pipeline.
• Identifying and winning new business across key sectors.
• Developing tailored solutions in collaboration with operational teams.
• Leading proposal, quoting and tender activity.
• Managing and growing existing customer accounts.
• Providing accurate forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Strong B2B sales background

Logistics/supply chain experience

Sales cycle management

Commercially confident

Credible communicator

Proactive and resilient

Relationship building

Full UK driving licence

Job description

c£45,000 + up to 50% annual performance bonus
Permanent | Full-time | Office-based

We're supporting a fast growing successful SME in the supply chain and logistics sector as they continue to expand their commercial team. Due to sustained growth, they are now looking for an energetic, commercially minded Sales Manager to drive new business, develop key accounts, and support the next phase of the company's expansion.

This is a brand-new role, offering the chance to build something from the ground up and make a genuine commercial impact.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands on environment where contribution, curiosity and attitude matter.

What you'll be doing as the Sales Manager

• Building and managing a structured sales pipeline
• Identifying and winning new business across key sectors
• Developing tailored solutions in collaboration with operational teams
• Leading proposal, quoting and tender activity
• Managing and growing existing customer accounts
• Providing accurate forecasting, reporting and CRM discipline
• Working closely with senior leadership to support commercial strategy

What we're looking for

• Strong B2B sales background
• Ideally within logistics, supply chain or a related environment
• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• Commercially confident and a solid understanding of margin, pricing, cost drivers
• Credible communicator with senior stakeholders
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable in a fast-moving SME
• Strong relationship builder who works well with operational teams
• Full UK driving licence

You'll fit the culture if you are

• Energetic, hands on, and naturally take initiative
• Straight‑talking, commercially sharp and solutions focused
• Curious about how the wider operation works end‑to‑end
• Self‑motivated, accountable and keen to progress
• Comfortable with pace, challenge and constant learning

Benefits

• c£45,000 base salary
• Up to 50% annual performance bonus
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service, standard pension scheme
• Modern office environment with great facilities
• Standard hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours)
• Office based

If you're a driven sales professional who enjoys autonomy, pace and the chance to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.