Strategic Logistics Business Development Manager

APM Terminals; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager for the UK & Ireland. You will own the acquisition and development of new client accounts, spanning E‑Commerce, Ocean, Air and LCL, and manage a national portfolio with a consultative selling approach.

You will build strategies, drive opportunities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver growth. The role requires a proven track record in winning new business, strong market knowledge of UK logistics, and the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer-facing commercial or business development role within logistics or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of logistics and forwarding products and terminology in the UK market.
• Demonstrated ability to build pipelines and convert opportunities into long-term revenue.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop new UK & Ireland client accounts across Maersk product solutions (E‑Commerce, Ocean, Air, LCL).
• Build a high-quality pipeline with accurate forecasting and CRM tracking.
• Develop compelling value propositions tailored to the UK & Ireland market.
• Collaborate with Product, Pricing, Finance and Commercial Strategy to convert opportunities.

Skills

Customer-facing sales

Logistics knowledge

Pipeline management

Negotiation skills

Forecasting

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Maersk is seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager for the UK & Ireland. You will own the acquisition and development of new client accounts, spanning E‑Commerce, Ocean, Air and LCL, and manage a national portfolio with a consultative selling approach.

You will build strategies, drive opportunities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver growth. The role requires a proven track record in winning new business, strong market knowledge of UK logistics, and the