Business Development Manager - Courier
Southampton
£40K + car allowance + commission
We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to join a growing courier business. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with experience in courier, express parcels, logistics, to play a key role in driving revenue growth and expanding our customer portfolio.
You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strong customer relationships, and promoting a range of domestic and international courier solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across a range of industry sectors.
- Generate and convert leads through networking, prospecting, referrals, and market research.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities through effective CRM management.
- Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and site visits to understand client requirements.
- Prepare and present competitive commercial proposals and pricing solutions.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements to maximise revenue and profitability.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful implementation of new customer accounts.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
- Deliver against agreed sales targets, KPIs, and revenue objectives.
- Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Experience:
- Proven track record in business development or field sales within the courier, parcels, logistics, transport, freight, or supply chain sector.
- Demonstrable success in winning new business and achieving sales targets.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and driven by achieving results.
- Ability to manage a sales pipeline and prioritise opportunities effectively.
- Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
- Full UK driving licence.
All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.