Business Development Manager –Logistics – Perm – Dover (Hybrid) - £52K plus bonus

Are you a commercially driven business development professional with experience in logistics, ports, freight or supply chain? Looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and help shape the growth of a thriving operation?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation operating within the UK logistics sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing commercial team, developing new business across cargo while building long-term relationships with customers across industries including construction, infrastructure and manufacturing

The Role

This is a varied, customer-facing position where you'll combine account management with proactive business development. Working closely with operational teams, you'll identify new commercial opportunities, prepare proposals, support tenders and help deliver strategic growth plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing relationships with new and existing customers
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Preparing commercial proposals and supporting contract negotiations
• Working collaboratively with operations to ensure excellent customer delivery
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
• Representing the business at industry events and networking opportunities

About You

You'll ideally have experience within logistics, freight forwarding, ports, shipping, supply chain or a related commercial environment.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A proven background in business development, sales or account management
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
• A commercial mindset with the ability to spot growth opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to build credibility with customers

Experience within cargo, or bulk logistics or related sectors would be highly advantageous, although candidates from wider logistics and supply chain backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa £52,000
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Long-term career development within a growing and successful organisation

If you're looking for a commercially focused role where you'll have the opportunity to influence growth, develop strategic customer relationships and build your career within a dynamic sector, we'd love to hear from you.