Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + bonus potential

Location: The Silver X Group, Amber Business Centre, Charity Road, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BU

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Can you win, grow and deliver profitable logistics commercial opportunities by building strong client relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're hiring for an experienced Business Development Manager to join us at The Silver X Group, where you will work as part of our dedicated commercial team to identify and follow-up sales opportunities with both existing and new clients to drive business growth within a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to contract implementation
• Develop and deliver compelling commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
• Achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and sales records

What we're looking for

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management within logistics, transport, warehousing, or supply chain
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a commercial role within the sector
• Strong understanding of general haulage, pallet networks, and contract warehousing
• Demonstrable success in generating and growing profitable new business
• Experience managing the full sales lifecycle
• Full UK Driving Licence
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on profitability
• Ability to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions

Why Join us at The Silver X Group?

• Competitive salary package (£35,000 - £45,000 per annum & bonus potential)
• Growing business operating in a fast-paced environment with commercial opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and support
• A supportive, downtoearth management and commercial team

Our Benefits Package

• 20 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays
• One paid volunteer day per year after 1 years' service
• Health Shield cashback plan - up to £1,000 per year towards everyday health and wellbeing costs
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling support
• Employee discount hub with savings on highstreet retailers, gyms, and leisure
• Cycle to Work scheme

The Silver X Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this vacancy may close early. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact View email address on api.occupop.com .

Applications close on 15/07/2026.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. However, if you would like feedback on your application, feel free to reach out to us directly.