Business Development Manager

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join their freight team based in Coleshill.

Location:

Coleshill, B46 1DT

Salary:
Competitive

Job Type: Full – Time, Permanent

Job Title:

Business Development Manager

Closing date: 13 February 2026

A Little about Davies Turner Group

Davies Turner PLC is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 Branches across the UK.

Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Business Development Manager
- The Role:

Based within the Freight department you will work as part of a team and be responsible for the below:

- Generate leads through networking, market research, and outreach, close deals for new and existing accounts

- Develop and execute sales plans to meet revenue goals, identify target accounts, and stay informed on market conditions

- Build strong relationships, understand client needs, and ensure high satisfaction

- Prepare and present quotes/tenders, negotiate pricing, and finalize contracts

- Work closely with operations, pricing, and customer service teams for effective service delivery

- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales activity and performance reports

- Attend trade shows and events to promote services and build brand awareness

This position is based in Coleshill which is easily commutable from Tamworth, Solihull, Nuneaton and Birmingham. Our offices are opposite Coleshill Parkway Railway Station which offers a direct link to Birmingham Grand Central and Nuneaton.

Business Development Manager - You:

Experience with in the freight forwarding industry is essential, suitable candidates should have:

- A proven sales/BDM background in freight forwarding (air, sea, road)

- A strong understanding of import/export, customs, and logistics processes

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

- Required to be commercially minded with a customer-centric approach

- Ability to work autonomously and meet targets

In addition, you must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor work Permits.

Business Development Manager - Benefits*:

- Start of 25 days holidays plus bank Holidays (This increases with length of service)

- Car Allowance

- Life cover

- Profit related pay

- Target based bonus after qualifying period

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

- Private Healthcare

- Car Parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Training Opportunities

- Working for a top Track 250 Company as awarded by the Sunday Times

* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

To apply for this exciting Business Development Manager Opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now