Business Development Manager Logistics / Perishables
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Are you a commercially driven professional with experience in logistics and perishables? Do you thrive in fast-paced, complex supply chain environments, managing key customer relationships and driving strategic growth?
Were working with a market-leading infrastructure organisation operating a world-class cargo and logistics facility to recruit a Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and innovative team focused on delivering high-impact commercial solutions across the perishable goods sector.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, You Will
- Take ownership of key customer accounts and identify growth opportunities across the perishable supply chain.
- Lead commercial activities including profit and loss management for current and future accounts.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with retailers, importers, agents, and shipping lines.
- Drive engagement through a customer-first approach while contributing to the wider commercial strategy.
- Represent the business at trade events, networking across national and international markets.
- Collaborate closely with internal teamsoperations, service, and innovationto deliver tailored logistics solutions.
- Contribute to cross-sector projects across various business units including ferry, cruise, and property operations.
- Proven experience in account management and business development within logistics or supply chain.
- Sector knowledge of perishables, shipping, or food import/export is highly desirable.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth and building strategic partnerships.
- Experience working with retailers, supermarkets, importers, and/or logistics agents.
- Sound knowledge of P&L, budgeting, and commercial project delivery.
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused with excellent analytical abilities.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
- Location:
- Dover, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Category:
- Management & Operations