An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established global logistics organisation. This role will focus heavily on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships, with a particular focus on the energy, engineering and industrial sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on identifying opportunities, developing pipelines and converting prospects into measurable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the logistics and freight forwarding market
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Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, taking ownership of the full commercial customer journey
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Build and maintain relationships with clients across energy, engineering and industrial sectors
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Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations
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Promote air and ocean freight services for both import and export movements
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Attend meetings, networking events and client visits across the UK
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Record activity, visit reports and pipeline updates within the company CRM system
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Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive position
Candidate Requirements
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Proven Business Development / Sales experience within freight forwarding or logistics
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Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight services
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Experience working with clients within energy, engineering or industrial sectors
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Demonstrated success in winning new business and growing revenue pipelines
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Confident negotiator with excellent communication and presentation skills
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Highly motivated self-starter able to work autonomously
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Package
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£60,000 – £70,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
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Car allowance
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Group income protection
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Healthcare cashback scheme
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
This role offers a high level of autonomy, strong earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to complex international logistics projects within a growing organisation.
📩 Apply today or contact Sammie Smith at Major Energy for further information.
SammieSmith@Major-Recruitment.com
