Business Development Executive – North West
North West England (Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire & Cumbria)
Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week)
£36,000 – £40,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Bonus
Perform Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established and growing organisation in the freight, logistics, and supply chain sector to recruit a driven Business Development Executive.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who thrives on winning new business, building strong relationships, and driving revenue growth across a key regional territory.
The Opportunity
As a Business Development Executive, you will take ownership of developing new business opportunities across the North West, offering tailored freight and logistics solutions across multiple transport modes.
This is a hybrid role aligned to a Manchester office, with a strong emphasis on client‑facing activity and regional travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across the region
- Build, manage, and convert a strong sales pipeline
- Develop an in‑depth understanding of client needs to offer tailored logistics solutions
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients
- Conduct regular face‑to‑face meetings (minimum 3 days per week)
- Accurately track activity and opportunities within the CRM system
- Negotiate commercial terms while ensuring minimal risk to the business
- Collaborate with internal teams and international partners to deliver solutions
- Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline analysis
- Carry out due diligence on prospective clients
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a business development or sales role (freight/logistics preferred)
- Strong knowledge of import/export and multimodal transport operations
- Proven ability to generate new business and achieve targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Right to work in the UK
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential
- £5,000 annual car allowance
- 20 days annual leave + public holidays + loyalty days (up to 5 additional days)
- Private medical scheme (after 1 year of service)
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Life assurance (3x salary after 6 months)
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Access to lifestyle discounts (travel, retail, fitness, entertainment & more)
- Annual financial wellbeing and pension review support
About the Company
Our client is a long‑established and highly respected logistics provider with a strong global presence. Known for delivering tailored freight and supply chain solutions, they combine industry expertise with a people‑first culture, offering employees the opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.
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