Business Development Professional

The client

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation who have developed a reputation for providing the highest standards of service provision within the Logistics, Transport and Warehousing sectors.

The role – Business Development Executive

This is a pivotal role focused on driving new business growth, self-generating high-quality opportunities, and securing long-term contracts within the Freight and Parcels logistics sector. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery and support the company’s continued expansion within the business area.

You will have a broad range of duties and responsibilities including;

• Developing and executing a targeted sales strategy leading to growth within the parcels delivery sector, consistently achieving or exceeding personal sales targets through self-generated, high-quality leads across a broad range of clients
• Own and lead the development of tailored solutions, overseeing tender submissions, pricing proposals, and commercial negotiations to ensure competitiveness, alignment with client needs, and adherence to company standards and values.
• Collaborate effectively with marketing on lead generation campaigns and work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth handovers and seamless service delivery, aligning all sales activities with overall business growth objectives.
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, networking opportunities, and across social media platforms, positioning the business as a trusted and innovative leader in the sector.
• Monitor and report on weekly sales activity and pipeline performance, contributing to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement through accurate reporting and adherence to sales processes.

A highly experienced Business Development professional, you will have proven experience in business development / sales within the Logistics and Warehousing sector and, in particular, ideally within Freight or parcels logistics. You will possess a strong understanding of commercial logistics solutions and client needs across various sectors. You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills and be well versed in managing sales cycles and tender processes. In addition, you will be self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable to a dynamic market.

For further details, please contact Ian Grant on 07929 385 737 or email [email protected].

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent work and a recruitment business for temporary work.