Streamline Search

Business Development Manager Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Streamline Search is working with an established and highly regarded large-format print and visual communications business that is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager. Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality print and visual communication solutions to a broad range of commercial customers across the UK. The business offers an end-to-end service, supporting customers from initial concept and technical consultation through to production, finishing and installation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a successful and well-established organisation with strong capabilities, a loyal customer base and genuine scope to develop new accounts. Package 40,000 - 45,000 basic salary Car allowance in addition to basic salary Permanent position Opportunity to join an established and respected business Excellent product and production capabilities Established customer base and strong market reputation Scope to develop new accounts and build a long-term career within the business The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities while building strong relationships with prospective customers. This will be a proactive new-business role, requiring someone who is comfortable opening doors, engaging decision-makers and developing opportunities from initial contact through to quotation and account development. Key responsibilities will include: Identifying and targeting prospective customers across relevant sectors Developing new business through telephone, email, networking, referrals and face-to-face meetings Building and managing a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities Approaching marketing teams, agencies, retailers, contractors, event businesses and other organisations with large-format print requirements Understanding customer requirements and working with internal teams to develop suitable solutions Preparing and presenting proposals and quotations Managing opportunities throughout the complete sales cycle Building relationships with key decision-makers and becoming a trusted commercial contact Attending client meetings, site visits, networking events and industry events where required Working closely with account management, production, estimating and operational teams Keeping CRM and pipeline information accurate and up to date Identifying opportunities to develop new sectors and revenue streams Converting new customers into profitable, long-term accounts Achieving agreed new-business and revenue targets The Candidate We are looking for an experienced and proactive sales professional who is comfortable generating their own opportunities rather than relying solely on incoming enquiries. The successful candidate will ideally have: Proven experience within Business Development, New Business Sales, Account Development or a similar commercial role A demonstrable track record of winning new B2B customers Strong prospecting and business development skills Confidence making outbound calls and approaching new organisations Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability Experience managing a sales pipeline from initial prospect through to close The ability to understand customer requirements and sell a solution rather than simply compete on price A self-motivated, proactive and target-driven approach Strong organisational and follow-up skills Full UK driving licence Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding Our client is a well-established independent Freight Forwarder that has been trading for over 40 years. During that time, they have built an excellent reputation within the industry and developed a business where personal relationships genuinely matter. They are now looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager with a genuine hunter mentality who can identify, develop and win profitable new customers. This is very much a sales-focused role. Once new business is won, a dedicated operations and customer service team will manage the day-to-day account requirements, allowing the BDM to remain focused on developing relationships, building pipeline and winning new business. Business Development Manager - Position Remuneration Basic salary: 45,000- 55,000, dependent on experience 5-7% commission on gross profit Company car allowance Home-based / field-based role Business Development Manager - Position Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for: Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the freight forwarding market. Generating their own leads and building a strong, sustainable sales pipeline. Winning profitable new customers through a consultative and solutions-led approach. Developing relationships with prospective customers and identifying opportunities across multiple freight services. Managing the full sales process from initial contact through to commercial negotiation and close. Working closely with the operational team to ensure a smooth handover of new accounts. Maintaining a strong understanding of market conditions, customer requirements and competitor activity. The business is particularly interested in candidates who can bring opportunities across Deep Sea container freight, Imports, Project Freight, or other complementary freight forwarding services. Business Development Manager - Position Requirements Proven track record of personally winning new business within freight forwarding. Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding industry and good commercial awareness. Demonstrable ability to generate leads and build a pipeline independently. Ideally, an existing network of customer relationships or opportunities that can be developed. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Solutions-led approach to sales rather than competing purely on price. Self-motivated with the drive and independence to work effectively from home. Experience across Deep Sea, Imports, Project Freight or related freight services would be advantageous. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying to this position you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.