Business Development Manager - Logistics

Business Development Manager – Field Sales
Location: Bedfordshire (Field Based)
Salary: £40,000 basic + Attractive Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a leading UK logistics and transport business. This is a field-based role focused on identifying new business opportunities, building lasting client relationships, and driving revenue growth across the Bedfordshire region.
This position is ideal for a proactive sales professional who thrives on winning new business, enjoys developing strategic customer relationships, and is motivated by an uncapped earning potential.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities across a broad range of industries. You'll spend the majority of your time meeting prospective customers, understanding their logistics requirements, and presenting tailored transport and supply chain solutions.
Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, you'll ensure customers receive exceptional service from initial enquiry through to onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and networking.
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and account implementation.
* Develop strong relationships with decision-makers across a variety of sectors.
* Conduct customer meetings, site visits, and presentations.
* Prepare tailored proposals and commercial quotations.
* Achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets.
* Maintain an active sales pipeline using CRM systems.
* Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for growth.
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer solutions and service.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* An experienced Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager or Field Sales Executive.
* A proven new business hunter with a track record of exceeding sales targets.
* Confident presenting to business owners and senior decision-makers.
* Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage their own territory effectively.
* Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.
* A strong relationship builder with outstanding communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence essential.
Experience within transport, logistics, freight, pallet distribution, warehousing or supply chain would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other B2B field sales backgrounds will also be considered.
What's on Offer
* £40,000 basic salary
* Attractive uncapped commission structure
* Company car
* Career development and genuine progression opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Ongoing training and support
* The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business with an excellent reputation in the market
If you're an ambitious sales professional looking to join a successful business where your efforts are recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
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