Business Development Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our Business Development team that provide tailor made solutions for our air and ocean freight customers have an excellent opportunity for a talented, tenacious, and self-driven Field Sales Business Development Manager.

Our busy and high-profile Field Sales Business Development team are integral to generating business and delivering growth across multiple sectors, therefore individuals with a passion and talent for selling air and ocean freight management services will thrive within this role.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the SMLE Field Business Development Director, you will be dedicated to the Manchester region, where you will push boundaries and go the extra mile to knock down doors and solicit new business to drive our organisation forward. With a consultative, solutions based selling style, you will build effective relationships with prospect customers to fully understand their requirements and needs and working in close collaboration with the Freight Management operations team to embed and implement client solutions.

Whilst new business will be the key focus, you will also be pivotal in driving growth and sustainability across an existing client portfolio. That’s why we need a determined, self-sufficient, and courageous, energetic individual with expert networking abilities, exceptional communication skills and a dynamic hunter mentality.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record of delivering growth over a sustained period of time with the ability to develop pipelines through strategic and targeted planning. You will have prior experience of developing compelling value propositions and be able to influence, partner and negotiate at senior levels.

It is essential that you have a proven air or ocean freight forwarding sales background and an understanding of freight forwarding solutions to be successful in this role.  

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates  in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for  every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND1