Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager (Warehousing & Logistics)

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 DOE + Competitive Commission Structure

Due to growth and a forthcoming facility expansion, our client, a specialist in warehousing, transport, and tailored logistics solutions, is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of their Midlands operation.

This is a key hire focused on driving occupancy and revenue across a new 90,000 sq ft warehousing facility, with an emphasis on winning new business and developing long-term client relationships.

Job Overview

• Identify, target, and win new business across warehousing, storage, and logistics solutions
• Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities across the Midlands region
• Proactively generate leads through networking, industry contacts, and business development activity
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to on-boarding
• Structure commercially viable storage and distribution solutions tailored to customer requirements
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth on-boarding and service delivery
• Conduct client meetings, site visits, and presentations
• Support pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Play a key role in maximising occupancy of a new warehousing facility from launch
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline reporting

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within warehousing, 3PL, or logistics services
• Strong network within the Midlands logistics and distribution market
• Demonstrated mentality of winning new business
• Experience selling practical warehousing and storage solutions, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Commercially aware with the ability to structure profitable deals
• Confident managing the full sales lifecycle
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 – £70,000 DOE + Competitive Commission
• Full-time, permanent (Monday–Friday)
• Ideally onsite but Hybrid working available
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Opportunity to play a key role in the launch and success of a major new warehousing facility
• Strong earning potential within a growing and entrepreneurial business

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