Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Location: Home based Salary: £36,549 – £56,079 (depending on experience) + commission + car allowance Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent The role We're looking for a results‑driven Business Development Manager to identify and secure new, industry‑specific business opportunities with an annual spend of £150k+. You'll play a key role in driving growth by building strong customer relationships, developing market strategies, and securing high‑value logistics partnerships. This is a strategic, commercially focused role, working closely with internal teams to deliver sustainable business growth. Why CitySprint CitySprint is on a fast track to becoming the UK's leading courier services provider, already dominating the same‑day delivery market. What we do matters — from everyday deliveries to time‑critical services — and this role directly supports the growth of our customer base and service offering. As part of the DPD and wider Geopost group, we combine the scale and stability of a global network with CitySprint's fast‑moving, entrepreneurial culture. Who we are CitySprint is a UK‑wide logistics business delivering same‑day and time‑critical services for customers who need reliability, pace and good judgement. We trust our people to take ownership, manage priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic, target‑driven environment. What you'll do

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with annual spends of £150k+
• Develop and deliver business development strategies aligned to company objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach, negotiation and closing high‑value deals
• Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities
• Represent CitySprint at industry events, conferences and networking events
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and solutions to senior decision‑makers
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and wider teams to support growth
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline, activity and market insights to senior leaders
• Manage business development projects from initiation to delivery What we're looking for
• Proven experience winning and developing high‑value B2B/SME business (£150k+ accounts)
• Strong negotiation and closing skills within logistics or service‑led environments
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long‑term growth plans
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with strong understanding of financial and margin impact
• Confident presenter, able to engage senior leaders and boards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated success delivering revenue and margin growth aligned to strategy All successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Apply This is a field-based role covering a defined geographical territory and requires regular travel to customer sites. The role includes a car allowance and therefore applicants must hold a valid driving licence. Apply now.