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Business Development Manager New

Job reference

J7076/2_1791401724

Salary

£50000 - £65000 per annum + £35k basic + £5k car + uncapped OTE

Location

Bicester

Industry sector

Sales

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

07/10/2026

Closing date

28/10/2026

We're looking for an experienced, commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a growing logistics and e-commerce fulfilment business based in Bicester.

This is a genuine new business role for someone who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities and winning business. You'll be developing new customers across UK and European pallet distribution and e-commerce fulfilment, including outsourced storage, pick-and-pack and dispatch, with plenty of scope to make the role your own

The Role

* Proactively generate and win new business across logistics & e-commerce fulfilment

* Identify and develop opportunities across Oxfordshire, the M40 corridor and the wider UK

* Build your own pipeline through phone, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, events field activity

* Develop relationships with business owners, MDs, Operations, Supply Chain and e-commerce decision makers

* Meet customers, understand their requirements and identify the right solution

* Work closely with the operational team to develop commercially sound proposals

* Sell on service, flexibility, sustainability and partnership rather than purely on price

* Manage your pipeline, opportunities and forecasts through CRM

* Negotiate and win profitable new business

* Attend customer hospitality, networking and industry events

* Support the smooth handover of new customers into the business

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proven B2B salesperson who genuinely enjoys new business development someone who is comfortable finding prospects, starting conversations and turning opportunities into customers.

* Proven B2B new business sales experience

* A proactive, self-generating approach to business development

* Strong commercial awareness, including margin and profitable growth

* Confident engaging and influencing senior decision-makers

* Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills

* Organised approach to pipeline management and follow-up

* Full UK driving licence

Experience in logistics, transport, 3PL, warehousing, pallet network or e-commerce fulfilment experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.

You'll be joining a close knit, hardworking team where people genuinely work together, so personality and team fit are just as important as sales ability.

What's in it for You?

* Salary of £35,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission | OTE £55,000-£65,000+

* 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service

* Loyalty Christmas bonus

* Health and wellbeing support

* Team events and Christmas parties

* Customer hospitality and networking events

* Established business with strong focus on sustainability

* Genuine opportunity to make your mark as the business continues to grow