Business Development Manager - Courier

Job description

Business Development Manager - Courier

Southampton

£40K + car allowance + commission

We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to join a growing courier business. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with experience in courier, express parcels, logistics, to play a key role in driving revenue growth and expanding our customer portfolio.

You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strong customer relationships, and promoting a range of domestic and international courier solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across a range of industry sectors.
• Generate and convert leads through networking, prospecting, referrals, and market research.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities through effective CRM management.
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and site visits to understand client requirements.
• Prepare and present competitive commercial proposals and pricing solutions.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful implementation of new customer accounts.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
• Deliver against agreed sales targets, KPIs, and revenue objectives.
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Experience:

• Proven track record in business development or field sales within the courier, parcels, logistics, transport, freight, or supply chain sector.
• Demonstrable success in winning new business and achieving sales targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and driven by achieving results.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and prioritise opportunities effectively.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£40,000 Per Month

Published at

19-06-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English