Business Development Manager : Global Logistics

Location: Southeast England (Hybrid with UK Travel)

Sector: Commercial, Logistics, Supply Chain

Are you a commercially driven professional ready to accelerate your career in one of the world's most essential and fast:moving industries? This is your chance to join a leading global freight and cargo logistics provider during a time of bold investment, innovation, and growth.

With a vast network, advanced facilities, and a mission to redefine excellence in cargo handling and supply chain performance, this business plays a critical role in the smooth flow of goods across borders and industries.

They are now seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the perishables and retail verticals-unlocking new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and delivering tangible commercial results across the end:to:end logistics journey.

Why This Role Is a Standout Opportunity

: Global influence, local impact: Operate within a world:class logistics group while driving change and results across the UK market.

: End:to:end visibility: Shape solutions that span the entire cargo journey-from ship to shelf.

: Perishables focus with diverse exposure: Lead commercial strategy in a critical growth sector, while supporting freight, cruise, and infrastructure diversification.

: Strategic autonomy: Collaborate with senior leaders and own the commercial delivery for your portfolio.

: Momentum: Join at a time of major investment in infrastructure, digital systems, and customer experience.

What You'll Be Doing

: Lead the development and performance of a high:value client portfolio, with a focus on perishables, supermarkets, importers, and logistics providers.

: Manage the full commercial lifecycle-from strategy and business development through to account growth and P and L responsibility.

: Build deep client relationships, identify new opportunities, and develop compelling value propositions tailored to each sector's unique needs.

: Collaborate with internal stakeholders in operations, planning, and service delivery to ensure a seamless, high:quality customer experience.

: Support broader commercial initiatives across freight, cargo handling, infrastructure, and logistics partnerships.

: Drive data:informed decision:making, commercial forecasting, and market mapping.

: Represent the business at industry events and develop meaningful partnerships across the sector.

What We're Looking For

: Proven success in business development or account management within freight, cargo, or wider logistics/supply chain sectors.

: Experience working with perishables, food distribution, supermarkets, shipping lines, or third:party logistics providers.

: A strong grasp of P and L, margin management, and commercial negotiations.

: Exceptional communication and relationship:building skills across internal and external stakeholders.

: Confident working in a fast:paced, evolving commercial landscape.

: Project management and/or proposal writing experience is a plus.

: A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad.

Be Part of Something Bigger

This isn't just a business development role-it's a career:defining opportunity within a forward:thinking freight and cargo logistics business that moves critical goods across the globe. With a strong reputation, clear commercial ambition, and a commitment to innovation, this is your chance to help shape the next chapter of growth.

Ready to lead? Let's talk.