Business Development Manager

Description:

We're looking for an experienced, commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a growing logistics and e-commerce fulfilment business based in Bicester.

This is a genuine new business role for someone who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities and winning business. You'll be developing new customers across UK and European pallet distribution and e-commerce fulfilment, including outsourced storage, pick-and-pack and dispatch, with plenty of scope to make the role your own

The Role

Proactively generate and win new business across logistics & e-commerce fulfilment
Identify and develop opportunities across Oxfordshire, the M40 corridor and the wider UK
Build your own pipeline through phone, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, events field activity
Develop relationships with business owners, MDs, Operations, Supply Chain and e-commerce decision makers
Meet customers, understand their requirements and identify the right solution
Work closely with the operational team to develop commercially sound proposals
Sell on service, flexibility, sustainability and partnership rather than purely on price
Manage your pipeline, opportunities and forecasts through CRM
Negotiate and win profitable new business
Attend customer hospitality, networking and industry events
Support the smooth handover of new customers into the business What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proven B2B salesperson who genuinely enjoys new business development someone who is comfortable finding prospects, starting conversations and turning opportunities into customers.

Proven B2B new business sales experience
A proactive, self-generating approach to business development
Strong commercial awareness, including margin and profitable growth
Confident engaging and influencing senior decision-makers
Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
Organised approach to pipeline management and follow-up
Full UK driving licence Experience in logistics, transport, 3PL, warehousing, pallet network or e-commerce fulfilment experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.

You'll be joining a close knit, hardworking team where people genuinely work together, so personality and team fit are just as important as sales ability.

What's in it for You?

Salary of £35,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission | OTE £55,000-£65,000+
28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
Loyalty Christmas bonus
Health and wellbeing support
Team events and Christmas parties
Customer hospitality and networking events
Established business with strong focus on sustainability
Genuine opportunity to make your mark as the business continues to grow