Business Development Manager

  • Proftech Talent
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Sep 06, 2025
Full time Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Sea Logistics

Hybrid - 1 Day a Week in Cambridge Covering Cambridge, Ipswich, Peterborough Milton Keynes & Felixstowe
50,000- 70,000 + Uncapped Commission
Company Car Private Medical Life Assurance 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 5% Pension

Are you a driven sales professional looking to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of logistics? Join a globally respected company that truly invests in its people.

We're on the hunt for a Business Development Manager to join their Sea Logistics team - the commercial powerhouse of our Customer Care division. This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on generating new business and delivering bespoke logistics solutions.

What You'll Do:

  • Actively prospect new clients and grow relationships with existing ones
  • Engage regularly with clients across the region through face-to-face meetings
  • Understand customer needs and tailor end-to-end Sea Logistics solutions
  • Own the sales process from pricing and quotations to deal closure
  • Keep your pipeline and activities up to date in CRM
  • Build a profitable customer portfolio and contribute to growth targets

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience in freight forwarding or logistics (preferred but not essential)
  • A confident communicator with strong influencing skills
  • Natural ability to build rapport and develop trust
  • Organised, proactive, and results-focused
  • Full UK driving licence

Why Join Us?

We don't just offer a job - we offer a rewarding career. Alongside a competitive salary and uncapped commission, you'll benefit from:

  • Company car for business and personal use
  • Private medical insurance for peace of mind
  • Life assurance & 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution
  • Access to our Route 2 Rewards scheme: exclusive discounts, wellbeing support, and recognition
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to GPs, legal, mental health and financial advisors
  • A proud Gold Covenant employer supporting ex-forces personnel

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ambitious, customer-focused, and ready to grow your career in a thriving industry, we'd love to hear from you.