Business Development Manager – Courier & Logistics Sector
Location: Field-based with 1 day per week at the Heathrow office
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Car Allowance Commission Scheme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (flexible working available)
Take the lead in driving growth across global parcel markets!
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in courier, parcel, or international logistics? Do you want to take full ownership of your sales patch and work directly with senior leaders on market expansion? If so, this could be the career move you’ve been waiting for.
Our client is an agile and expanding business in the courier and logistics sector, focused on international eCommerce and B2B parcel solutions. As their new Business Development Manager, you’ll cover the full sales cycle — from identifying new leads to securing long-term partnerships — with plenty of autonomy to manage your own diary and develop untapped markets.
Why Join?
• Field-first role with 4 days on the road and 1 day in the office (Heathrow area)
• Flexible working based around client needs
• Commission scheme tailored to your experience
• Car allowance provided
• Huge scope for progression as the UK operation expands
• Work closely with senior decision-makers on strategy and branding
Key responsibilities:
• Build a pipeline of new clients in eCommerce logistics, courier, and international shipping
• Own the full sales journey: from cold outreach to deal close and onboarding
• Attend events and exhibitions as the company’s representative
• Prepare tailored proposals and pricing packages
• Collaborate with colleagues on marketing content and digital campaigns
• Provide market feedback to inform wider strategy
• Support junior team members by sharing commercial insights
• Help shape the sales strategy across regions including Asia, Australia, and India
Who we’re looking for:
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Business Development Manager or Courier Sales role
• Strong knowledge of international courier, parcels, or fulfilment
• Excellent communicator with confidence in both face-to-face and digital selling
• Resilient and self-starting – not afraid to knock on doors or try new outreach methods
• Comfortable with longer sales cycles and high-value negotiations
• Familiar with CRM systems and digital outreach channels (especially LinkedIn)
• UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Bonus points for:
• A network within the eCommerce, shipping, or courier sector
• Experience selling digital logistics tools or platform-based services
• Knowledge of shipping routes and markets in Asia or Australasia
What to do now:
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then apply today! If not quite right but you know the perfect person, remember we have doubled our refer-a-friend scheme to a £100 voucher! You qualify when we have recorded the referral, and they are placed in a permanent role (and pass their probationary period). To find out more, please visit our website and read our blog: Double the Reward!!
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