Job Description

P&O Ferries are proudly part of the DP World family; with over 150 different businesses across over 40 countries and are a world leading enabler of global trade.


A household name for over 180 years, P&O Ferries have a rich heritage in ferry services. Our ships sail across the English Channel; North Sea & Irish Sea and we employ almost 2000 people.


Here at P&O Ferries we are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team here in the United Kingdom on a

Permanent basis.

This is an opportunity to work as part of the Sales team helping to ensure that we are identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing and nurturing client relationships for growth, driving revenue streams and executing strategies to expand the company's reach and market share.


The successful candidate will have a proven record in prospecting and lead generation, Pitching and presenting to clients, Customer Relationship Management and client retention. The role is home based, with frequent travel to our offices, weekly client visits and weekly meetings with the internal Sales Team


Key responsibilities and duties:


To generate new business and associated sales growth by promoting and selling products/services.


Manage and negotiate with leading accounts within the designated area to achieve the best outcome for P&O across all routes.


Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.


The ideal candidate will


Strong Communication skills


A proven track record of driving growth


A strong track record of relationship building.


Negotiation skills


An ability to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities.


Location -Home based this role operates Monday -Friday 08.30- 1700 hours.


At P&O Ferries we want you to be you. Not only will that make us stronger but will allow us to bring authenticity to everything we do. We know our customers come from all walks of life and so do our employees. We are all about connecting the world and that starts with finding connections with who you work with.


When we recruit, we want to you to bring your whole self to work, and we are working towards increasing diversity across all of our employees. We know we cannot be the best unless we recruit the best regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or neurodiversity. #pando