Job Description

Company Description

Ascendex Ltd specialises in logistics and supply chain solutions, supported by a team with extensive industry experience. Partnered with the APC Overnight network since July this year, Ascendex serves B2B and B2C clients across multiple sectors, managing shipments from under 1 kg to multi-parcel consignments, including limited quantity hazardous goods and liquids, from our facility based on the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate. Beyond parcel services, we are expanding our services to our clients to bespoke 2 man delivery services; freight forwarding and warehousing. Ascendex is committed to delivering top-tier logistics services tailored to client needs.

Our partnership with APC, our core business, gives us coverage of NE, SR and DH postcodes, the second largest region in the network, with an already extensive client base we are looking to grow our presence in the region in 2026

One of the main differentiators, not just our service offerings, but our commitment to keeping customer services local has been and will continue to be a core value that is proving very attractive to both our current and prospective clients.

APC has recently been acquired by the WS Group and with substantial investment already taking place and with a rebrand just launched, it is a really good time to be partnering with the UK's largest independent parcel network.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated full-time Business Development Manager, either currently in a similar role or an experienced account manager looking to step up into this role. The role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, conducting market research, and contributing to sales strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to understand their logistics needs, collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions, and drive growth through proactive prospecting and client engagement.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Business Development, Sales, and Account Management Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship-building skills Analytical mindset with experience in Market Research and Strategic Planning Understanding of logistics, supply chain, and 3PL services Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
We are looking to fill this position in the next couple of weeks and look forwards to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

North Shields NE29 7XH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Account management: 2 years (required) Logistics: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person