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Business Development Manager – Logistics / Perishables
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 53,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dover, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Business Development Manager – Logistics / Perishables – Hybrid (3 days in Kent office) – Perm – up to £53K pro rata
Are you a commercially driven professional with experience in logistics and perishables? Do you thrive in fast-paced, complex supply chain environments, managing key customer relationships and driving strategic growth?
We’re working with a market-leading infrastructure organisation operating a world-class cargo and logistics facility to recruit a Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and innovative team focused on delivering high-impact commercial solutions across the perishable goods sector.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will:
* Take ownership of key customer accounts and identify growth opportunities across the perishable supply chain.
* Lead commercial activities including profit and loss management for current and future accounts.
* Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with retailers, importers, agents, and shipping lines.
* Drive engagement through a customer-first approach while contributing to the wider commercial strategy.
* Represent the business at trade events, networking across national and international markets.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams—operations, service, and innovation—to deliver tailored logistics solutions.
* Contribute to cross-sector projects across various business units including ferry, cruise, and property operations.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in account management and business development within logistics or supply chain.
* Sector knowledge of perishables, shipping, or food import/export is highly desirable.
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth and building strategic partnerships.
* Experience working with retailers, supermarkets, importers, and/or logistics agents.
* Sound knowledge of P&L, budgeting, and commercial project delivery.
* Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused with excellent analytical abilities.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationallyBefore You Apply
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