Business Development Manager (Logistics or Supply Chain)

Job title: Business Development Manager

Location: Dover

Salary: up to £52,000 + annual bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid: Yes

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays


• Birthday leave


• Free parking


• Generous contributory pension scheme


• Private health care


• Life assurance


• Employee assistance programme


• Third party discounts


• Cycle to work scheme


• Benefits and reward platform


• Employee volunteering scheme

• Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.


• Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.


• Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.


• Support with the preparation of proposals, tenders and customer presentations.


• Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements.


• Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year, ensuring leads are captured and followed up.


• Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.


• Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.


• Support rate and tariff updates.


• Maintain accurate KPI tracking for customer accounts within the CRM.


• Gather and share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.


• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.


• Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.


• Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.

• Experience of account management or business development across Logistics or Supply Chain


• Strong relationship management skills.


• Understanding of basic financial principles.


• Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.


• Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.


• Role model for integrity, respect and positive team culture.


• A full UK driving licence.

• Project management experience


• Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards


• Understanding of regulatory frameworks

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on or email

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