Business Development Manager
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Dover, Kent, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£52k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Job title: Business Development Manager
Location: Dover
Salary: up to £52,000 + annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid: Yes
Benefits:
5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday leave
Free parking
Generous contributory pension scheme
Private health care
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Third party discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits and reward platform
Employee volunteering schemeKey responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be:
Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.
Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.
Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.
Support with the preparation of proposals, tenders and customer presentations.
Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements.
Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year, ensuring leads are captured and followed up.
Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
Support rate and tariff updates.
Maintain accurate KPI tracking for customer accounts within the CRM.
Gather and share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.Experience and skills required:
Experience of account management or business development across Logistics, Supply Chain or Port operations.
Strong relationship management skills.
Understanding of basic financial principles.
Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.
Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
Role model for integrity, respect and positive team culture.
A full UK driving licence.Desirable:
Project management experience
Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards
Understanding of regulatory frameworksNext steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass
Location: Dover
Salary: up to £52,000 + annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid: Yes
Benefits:
5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday leave
Free parking
Generous contributory pension scheme
Private health care
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Third party discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits and reward platform
Employee volunteering schemeKey responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be:
Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.
Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.
Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.
Support with the preparation of proposals, tenders and customer presentations.
Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements.
Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year, ensuring leads are captured and followed up.
Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
Support rate and tariff updates.
Maintain accurate KPI tracking for customer accounts within the CRM.
Gather and share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.Experience and skills required:
Experience of account management or business development across Logistics, Supply Chain or Port operations.
Strong relationship management skills.
Understanding of basic financial principles.
Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.
Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
Role model for integrity, respect and positive team culture.
A full UK driving licence.Desirable:
Project management experience
Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards
Understanding of regulatory frameworksNext steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass
Reference: 225389657
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Business Development Manager
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Dover, Kent, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£52k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Job title: Business Development Manager
Location: Dover
Salary: up to £52,000 + annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid: Yes
Benefits:
5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday leave
Free parking
Generous contributory pension scheme
Private health care
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Third party discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits and reward platform
Employee volunteering schemeKey responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be:
Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.
Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.
Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.
Support with the preparation of proposals, tenders and customer presentations.
Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements.
Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year, ensuring leads are captured and followed up.
Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
Support rate and tariff updates.
Maintain accurate KPI tracking for customer accounts within the CRM.
Gather and share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.Experience and skills required:
Experience of account management or business development across Logistics, Supply Chain or Port operations.
Strong relationship management skills.
Understanding of basic financial principles.
Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.
Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
Role model for integrity, respect and positive team culture.
A full UK driving licence.Desirable:
Project management experience
Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards
Understanding of regulatory frameworksNext steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass
Location: Dover
Salary: up to £52,000 + annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid: Yes
Benefits:
5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday leave
Free parking
Generous contributory pension scheme
Private health care
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Third party discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits and reward platform
Employee volunteering schemeKey responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be:
Maintain engagement with customers to identify service improvements.
Identify and qualify new leads through networking and market insights.
Attend customer meetings 1-2 times per week.
Support with the preparation of proposals, tenders and customer presentations.
Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements.
Attend 2-3 industry and trade events per year, ensuring leads are captured and followed up.
Gather operational and financial data to support business cases and forecasting.
Contribute to sales pipeline updates and support negotiations.
Support rate and tariff updates.
Maintain accurate KPI tracking for customer accounts within the CRM.
Gather and share market intelligence on competitors and opportunities.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, security and sustainability standards.
Support commercial project delivery by coordinating tasks and monitoring progress.
Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Business Development.Experience and skills required:
Experience of account management or business development across Logistics, Supply Chain or Port operations.
Strong relationship management skills.
Understanding of basic financial principles.
Passion for growth, innovation and developing new solutions.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data.
Skilled in negotiation and constructive conflict management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
Role model for integrity, respect and positive team culture.
A full UK driving licence.Desirable:
Project management experience
Knowledge of quality, security or food safety standards
Understanding of regulatory frameworksNext steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass
Reference: 225389657
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