via reed · 26 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Business Development Manager

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Lanarkshire Full-time GBP 42,500 – 50,000
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Business Development Manager – Road Logistics

Location: Office-based with travel (25% field / 75% office) - Lanarkshire based.

About the Role:

We are looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to join the growing Road Logistics team. This is a replacement role following an internal promotion, offering the opportunity to step into an established territory and make a real impact.

This is a highly proactive, cold-calling focused role, best suited to someone with a true hunter mindset who thrives on generating new business and building pipelines from scratch.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Proactively identify and win new business through cold calling, networking, and lead generation

  • Manage and develop opportunities from CRM data, lapsed clients, and in-house leads

  • Build long-term relationships with clients within the road freight sector

  • Spend approximately 75% of your time in the office and 25% on the road meeting customers

  • Work towards and exceed clearly defined targets and KPIs

  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service and tailored logistics solutions

What they are looking For
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in Road Logistics (essential) – parcel experience will not be considered

  • Proven ability in cold calling and new business development

  • A strong hunter mentality with a passion for winning new clients

  • Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

  • Ability to adapt and embrace change in a fast-paced business

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What they offer
  • Salary: £42,500 – £50,000 (depending on experience)

  • Car Allowance: £5,308 per annum

  • Commission: Competitive, uncapped (average earnings outlined – top performers can exceed this)

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

  • Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays (increases after 5 and 10 years’ service)

  • Benefits: • Company pension

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

  • Structured product and systems training

  • Supportive, friendly working environment


Why Join?

This client prides themselves on their friendly, supportive culture and their ability to adapt and grow in a fast-moving logistics market. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join this business where hard work is rewarded and progression is encouraged.

Apply now if you’re ready to take the next step in your business development career with a leading name in road freight.

Good luck!

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