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
Apply Today
To be considered, please submit your CV via Indeed, email
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
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Overtime
Weekend availability
Experience:
Courier Express: 5 years (required)
Dangerous Goods: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person