Senior Business Development Manager
Senior Business Development Manager
Bristol, Hybrid
UP TO £60,000 Basic Salary, + Uncapped Commission + £600 per month car allowance
On Target Earnings £90,000 - £100,000 + (Uncapped)
Employal is partnering with a rapidly expanding logistics technology business that is transforming how companies move goods across the United Kingdom. Combining a powerful software platform with a strong logistics network, this organisation is gaining significant traction and now requires an experienced new business leader to drive the next phase of growth.
This is a genuine opportunity for a commercially astute sales professional to take ownership of a national territory, report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future sales strategy of the business.
If you are a natural hunter who enjoys building pipeline, closing meaningful deals and influencing commercial direction, this role offers both the autonomy and the platform to do exactly that.
For the right individual, there is also a clear pathway to build and lead a sales team as the company continues to scale.
The role
You will operate as the senior new business lead, targeting companies across the United Kingdom that need smarter, more efficient ways to move their goods from one location to another.
The business has invested heavily in lead generation and marketing, meaning you will benefit from a steady stream of credible, pre-qualified opportunities alongside your own outbound activity.
You will own the entire sales journey from first conversation through to signed revenue, building relationships with decision makers and delivering commercially sound solutions.
• Driving new business growth across the UK market
• Managing a pipeline of high-quality leads with the ability to self generate when needed
• Conducting discovery calls and qualifying opportunities
• Meeting clients face to face to build strong commercial relationships
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial engagement to close
• Negotiating commercial agreements and securing long-term contracts
• Collaborating directly with the CEO on commercial strategy
• Identifying new market opportunities and growth sectors
• Contributing to the future structure of the sales function
• Supporting the eventual build-out of a high-performing sales team
The candidate
This role will suit a highly motivated sales professional with strong commercial instincts and a genuine passion for winning new business.
We are particularly interested in candidates from logistics, supply chain, freight, software, or technology environments who understand complex business-to-business sales and enjoy working in a fast-growth environment.
• A proven track record of winning new business in a hunter-style sales role
• Experience selling within logistics, supply chain, freight, software or technology sectors preferred
• Confidence managing complex commercial conversations with senior stakeholders
• Strong pipeline management and deal-closing ability
• A commercially aware mindset with the ability to contribute to strategy
• The ambition to step into leadership and build a team over time
• The drive to operate with autonomy and ownership
In return:
• Up to £60,000 basic salary DOE
• Uncapped commission with realistic on target earnings of £90,000 - £100,000+
• £600 monthly car allowance
• Hybrid working with head office based just outside of Bristol
• National territory and large addressable market
• A strong pipeline of pre-qualified leads
• Direct reporting line to the Chief Executive Officer
• Real influence on sales strategy and commercial growth
• Clear pathway to leadership and team building
• A rapidly scaling business with genuine momentum
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the perfect stage of growth – established enough to win major deals, but early enough for you to shape the future of the sales function.
If you are an ambitious, commercially driven sales professional looking for your next significant opportunity, we would love to hear from you.