Senior Strategic Business Development Manager (Solution Driven)

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the UK, developing high-value, solutions-led partnerships across key verticals: Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Automotive (EV), Chemicals, Industrial Projects, and FMCG/Retail.

Operating across major trade lanes — USA, Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent — you’ll be responsible for expanding customer portfolios, strengthening client relationships, and delivering sustainable gross profit growth in a service-driven logistics environment.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Personal development is at the core. Structured learning via an internal university links to appraisals, internal recognition points, and external certification.
• Management and Executive Development Programmes offer clear routes into senior leadership, with sponsorship, project ownership, and a personal mentor for development.
• A company where internal promotion is the norm — proven success stories from junior to board level.
• Continuous learning culture. From mandatory compliance and global tech seminars to leadership pathways built on the FISH® principles.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Proven business development experience in freight forwarding (Air or Sea or both)
• Strong stakeholder alignment and consultative selling approach
• Track record of driving gross profit growth through strategic client partnerships
• Commercial acumen, resilience, and the ambition to grow into senior leadership

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development, Supply Chain, and Sales

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage