Business Development Manager – Courier & Dangerous Goods Logistics
Location: Watford Office + Field Territory (London & M4 Corridor)
Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Join a Fast-Moving Logistics Business Focused on Specialist Courier & Dangerous Goods

We are hiring an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to lead growth for a well-established express courier and dangerous goods logistics provider. Based from their Watford operation, you’ll cover a high-opportunity territory including Central London, West London, and the Heathrow corridor.

This role is ideal for a hungry sales hunter with experience in same-day, time-critical, or DG shipping, and a proven track record of winning new B2B clients.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission with accelerators over target
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical, pension, and personal tech package
• Recognition awards, quarterly incentives, and long-term progression
• Opportunity to grow into a territory or sector leadership role

Key Responsibilities:

• Win new business in courier, express freight, and dangerous goods logistics
• Conduct face-to-face client meetings, virtual presentations, and site visits
• Build tailored logistics solutions, often including dry ice, lithium batteries, or IATA-regulated items
• Maintain a strong pipeline and activity record using Salesforce CRM
• Report sales performance and revenue forecasts weekly
• Work closely with operations, finance, and onboarding teams to deliver seamless client transitions

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3–5 years of field sales success in courier, express, freight, or logistics
• Proven ability to generate leads, close deals, and exceed revenue targets
• Strong understanding of dangerous goods handling and time-sensitive logistics
• Excellent communicator and confident negotiator at all levels
• Proficient in Salesforce and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• UK driving licence preferred
• Lives within 45 minutes of Watford or Central/West London

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Experience:

• Courier Express: 5 years (required)
• Dangerous Goods: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person