Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

A leading UK-based transport and logistics organisation is seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager to support continued growth within its cargo and supply chain operations division.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales and account management professional who thrives in relationship-led environments and enjoys developing commercial opportunities within complex operational sectors.

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking commercial team focused on strengthening customer partnerships, identifying new revenue streams, and supporting long-term business growth across the freight and logistics market.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of commercial customers while actively identifying opportunities to expand services, improve customer engagement, and support wider strategic growth plans.

This position offers a mix of account management, new business activity, stakeholder engagement, and commercial project support, working closely with operational teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered effectively.

The role would suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-moving environment where relationship building, commercial awareness, and problem solving are key.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing commercial clients
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across cargo, freight and logistics markets
• Support tender submissions, pricing proposals and customer presentations
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to coordinate customer solutions
• Monitor commercial performance, pipeline activity and customer trends
• Attend industry events, networking forums and customer meetings
• Maintain accurate CRM records and commercial reporting data
• Contribute to growth initiatives, market analysis and service improvement projects

About you:

We’re looking for a confident and commercially driven individual with experience in a B2B sales or business development environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, transport, supply chain or related sectors
• Strong relationship management and customer engagement skills
• A track record of supporting commercial growth and business development activity
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Experience working with CRM systems and reporting tools
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• Full UK driving licence

Additional experience that would be beneficial:

• Knowledge of cargo or port-related operations
• Existing industry contacts within logistics or freight sectors
• Experience supporting commercial projects or operational change initiatives

What sets this company apart:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing heavily in growth, infrastructure, and customer excellence, offering long-term career potential within a highly important sector of the UK economy.

• Bonus and enhanced benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to join a growing and nationally significant organisation
• Collaborative and supportive working culture
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Interested? Apply now! For more information, please email jessica.rayner@robertwalters.com.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates