Business Development Manager

F.H. Bertling Holding GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager in the UK. The role involves developing sales strategies, engaging with clients, and maintaining relationships to maximize sales potential. Ideal candidates will have several years of international logistics sales experience and a good market understanding. The position offers a competitive salary with permanent employment contracts and opportunities for career growth. Join a global team and contribute to innovative logistics solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work models

Attractive salary

Career development opportunities

Modern office environment

Health initiatives and training programs

Qualifications

• Several years of sales experience in the international logistics field.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare presentations for prospective clients.
• Maintain and update the CRM system with customer interactions.

Skills

Sales experience in international logistics

Good market knowledge

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving mentality

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Deadline for Applications: 23 January 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team in the UK. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now to join our team!

The successful applicant will be involved with:

• Create a plan of sales appointments with prospects, developing and existing clients, with a game plan to engage and secure opportunities
• Develop all necessary procedures and processes to ensure that the sales function operates efficiently and effectively and achieves objectives
• Create and identify new business opportunities
• Contact new and existing clients either by face-to-face meetings, telephone calls or networking
• Prepare presentations and proposals for prospective clients
• Setting your own appointments and managing your own time
• Required to sell air and sea freight services, both imports and exports
• Support Business Development at Sales Meetings
• Issue Visit Reports via the company CRM
• Meet sales reporting and visit KPI’s
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and other relevant bodies to ensure that the company’s maximum sales potential is realised in your area
• Monitor the sales performance of competitors to ensure the company maintains and develops its competitive position.
• Identification, development and conclusion of national and international general cargo transactions, specifically container export sales
• Development of tailor‑made transport solutions, in close cooperation with our specialist departments as needed
• Implementation of offer presentations, quotations, negotiations and conclusion of contracts
• Active expansion of an opportunity pipeline that is suitable for achieving the GP goals in a sustainable way
• Regular customer visits (on‑site) with a frequency of at least 4 appointments per week, in person or via Teams, or similar
• End‑to‑end maintenance of the CRM system, including timely documentation of all customer contacts, opportunity statuses and sales‑relevant information
• Market and competition observation in addition to active participation in events and networking platforms

The successful applicant will have/be:

• Ability to work on your own
• Use own initiative - self‑starter
• Driving Licence required
• Good Market Knowledge
• Travel in the UK is required
• Computer Literate
• Experienced and motivated in sales
• Able to plan as well as work to meet deadlines
• Several years of sales experience in international logistics or in the field of complex transport solutions
• Strong hunter mentality, combined with a solution‑oriented consulting approach
• Structured, goal‑oriented way of working with a high level of personal responsibility
• Very good communication skills
• Willingness to take regular business trips

Are you up for the challenge? Send your CV/Resume [e-mail] providing details of your experience and why you should be considered for this position.

Permanent employment contracts and many opportunities to grow and develop a career

Attractive and competitive salary based on regular
performance reviews

Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to our
responsible logistics solutions

Join our global and multinational team with the option
to gain experience abroad

Flexible work models depending on role and geography
and modern work infrastructure and devices

A modern office environment in a central location
with good transport links

A pleasant and collegial work environment with room for
ideas, feedback and innovation

Staff health initiatives and company‑wide training programs
for employee wellbeing

Are youpassionate about logisticsand eager to collaborate onexciting projectswith colleagues from around the globe? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. We will contact you if we have a suitable vacancy.

Simply send us an email with your CV and/or link to your LinkedIn Profile and we will get back to you.