Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – ICT Express

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

ICT Express, part of the Ziegler Group, is an established logistics and freight forwarding business providing transport and distribution solutions to customers across the UK and beyond.

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our team in Tamworth and play a key role in driving new business growth.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strong customer relationships and expanding our presence within the logistics and freight forwarding market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, results-driven individual who enjoys building relationships, winning new business and contributing directly to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities within the logistics and freight forwarding sector.
• Proactively generate leads through prospecting, networking, referrals and market research.
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve agreed revenue and growth targets.
• Build lasting relationships with prospective customers, understanding their requirements and delivering tailored logistics solutions.
• Prepare and present competitive commercial proposals, quotations and tenders.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully convert opportunities into new business.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new customers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and potential opportunities for business growth.
• Maintain accurate sales records, pipeline updates and forecasts.
• Represent ICT Express professionally at customer meetings, networking events and industry functions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is commercially focused, self-motivated and confident in developing new business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within logistics, transport, distribution or freight forwarding.
• A successful track record of generating leads, winning new customers and achieving sales targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The confidence to engage with customers at all levels.
• A proactive, organised and results-oriented approach.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with operational colleagues.
• A full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop your career within an established international logistics group.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: In person