Business Development Manager
Job 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
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Proactively generate and win new business across logistics & e-commerce fulfilment
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Identify and develop opportunities across Oxfordshire, the M40 corridor and the wider UK
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Build your own pipeline through phone, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, events field activity
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Develop relationships with business owners, MDs, Operations, Supply Chain and e-commerce decision makers
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Meet customers, understand their requirements and identify the right solution
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Work closely with the operational team to develop commercially sound proposals
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Sell on service, flexibility, sustainability and partnership rather than purely on price
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Manage your pipeline, opportunities and forecasts through CRM
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Negotiate and win profitable new business
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Attend customer hospitality, networking and industry events
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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.
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Proven B2B new business sales experience
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A proactive, self-generating approach to business development
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Strong commercial awareness, including margin and profitable growth
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Confident engaging and influencing senior decision-makers
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Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
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Organised approach to pipeline management and follow-up
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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?
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Salary of 35,000 + 5,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission OTE 55,000- 65,000+
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28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
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Loyalty Christmas bonus
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Health and wellbeing support
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Team events and Christmas parties
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Customer hospitality and networking events
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Established business with strong focus on sustainability
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Genuine opportunity to make your mark as the business continues to grow
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