Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

London / Hybrid

12 months

250 per day PAYE

Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition.

We're hiring for a Business Development Manager to join a dynamic European logistics organisation focused on middle-mile transportation. This team manages strategic freight partnerships across the region, supporting over 150 partners and driving innovation in transportation solutions. In this role you will be hybrid working from their London office working a 40 hour working week Monday to Friday.

About the Role
This role is key to expanding operations in Southern Europe. You'll be responsible for recruiting and onboarding new logistics partners, refining program strategies, and enhancing partner engagement. The position blends business development, strategic planning, and project management, offering exposure to large-scale logistics operations and cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead partner recruitment and activation processes
• Manage lead pipelines and pitch program value
• Build strong relationships with partners and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to strategic planning
• Drive data-informed decisions and continuous service enhancements

What You'll Gain

• Experience in one of Europe's largest e-commerce logistics networks
• Exposure to international teams and high-impact projects
• Development of transferable skills in strategic partner management, data analysis, and project leadership

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in strategic partner management and business development
• Skilled in data-driven decision making and project execution
• Experience with CRM tools and fluency in Southern European languages is a plus
• Demonstrates leadership principles such as customer obsession, delivering results, and developing talent

If you're passionate about logistics, partnerships, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.