Strategic Business Development Manager - Logistics / Freight Forwarding

JS3 Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and enhance market position. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, strategic planning, and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in business development or strategic planning.
• Goal-oriented with a strong focus on exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
• Design and implement business development strategies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Relationship-Building

Market Research

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Job description

Strategic Business Development Manager - Logistics / Freight Forwarding

Strategic Business Development Manager - Logistics / Freight Forwarding

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Job Title: Strategic Business Development Manager

Location: Remote/Hybrid Options

The Role

JS3 Recruitment is partnering with a highly ambitious and rapidly growing company that’s looking for a dynamic Strategic Business Development Manager to help shape and execute strategies that will accelerate growth, enhance market position, and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders.

If you’re a results-driven professional with strong strategic and analytical skills, and you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, I’d love to connect with you.

The Role:

As the Strategic Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, executing strategies to drive growth, and enhancing the company's competitive edge. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives while building strong relationships with new and existing partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opportunity Identification: Discover and capitalize on new markets, customer segments, and emerging trends that align with business goals.
• Strategic Planning: Design and implement business development strategies to expand the company’s reach and revenue streams.
• Partnership Building: Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and strategic partners to drive long-term success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, finance, and sales teams to ensure successful execution of business development strategies.
• Market Insights: Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitors to provide actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Proposal Creation: Lead the creation of compelling proposals, presentations, and strategic documents for clients and partners.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs related to business development efforts and provide regular updates to management.
• Process Improvement: Review and refine business development processes to ensure maximum efficiency and impact.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, clients, and potential partners to ensure sustained growth.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, or a similar role with a proven track record of driving business growth and establishing successful partnerships.
• Goal-oriented, with a strong focus on exceeding targets and achieving results.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with evolving business needs.
• Leadership experience and proficiency in project management.

Key Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

What’s On Offer:

• A competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture that fosters growth and innovation.
• Opportunities for career development and the chance to contribute to the success of a high-growth, ambitious company.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge and want to be part of a company that’s making an impact in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect!

Apply today or reach out for more details:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Freight and Package Transportation, and Truck Transportation

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