Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

York (YO Postcode Preferred) | Hybrid & Field-Based

£45,000-£50,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + £6,000-£8,000 Car Allowance

Take full ownership of the North Yorkshire territory and drive growth your way. You'll be selling a genuine one‑stop logistics solution covering pallet distribution, parcel services, general haulage and warehousing – giving you real commercial firepower in the market. With uncapped commission linked directly to the growth you generate, your earning potential is in your hands. You'll be supported by a strong operational and customer service team, allowing you to focus on winning new business, while benefiting from clear progression opportunities within a £180m+ and growing group.

Do you want a role where you can truly own a region, shape the sales strategy and benefit from uncapped earning potential?

As Manager you'll be responsible for driving new business across:

• Pallet distribution
• Parcel services
• General haulage
• Warehousing solutions

With depots in York and Newton Aycliffe, plus additional presence in Brighouse, as manager you'll be able to offer customers a genuine one‑stop logistics solution.

The York depot alone is already turning over £800,000 per month, with a clear growth target of £1 million per month – meaning serious opportunity for a commercially minded individual who knows how to win and develop profitable accounts.

Better still? You'll have the support of a sizeable and experienced customer service team, allowing you to focus on what you do best – winning new business!

A full and meaningful handover will be provided as the current incumbent is progressing internally.

• Owning and leading the North Yorkshire sales strategy
• Building and managing a strong pipeline across pallet, parcel, haulage and warehousing
• Conducting new prospects and existing customer visits
• Preparing rate calculations and professional commercial proposals
• Working closely with General Managers and operations teams to ensure seamless onboarding
• Reporting on key sales metrics and growth performance to senior leadership

This is a field‑based, relationship‑driven role with hybrid flexibility – typically one office day per week, with the rest of your time spent meeting customers or working remotely.

• Minimum 1 year experience in Business Development
• Minimum 1 year experience within pallet or parcel distribution (essential)
• Proven ability to win and retain small, medium and large accounts
• Commercial awareness and confidence in pricing and margin discussions
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Based in or able to reliably commute to York
• Multi‑site experience is beneficial, but not essential.

• £45,000-£50,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission linked to gross profit – your success directly drives your earnings
• £6,000-£8,000 car allowance
• Hybrid working across sites and home
• Clear career progression within a growing £180m+ turnover group
• Real autonomy to build your territory your way

Monday to Friday / Day shift / No weekends

If you're interested in The Business Development Manager role, please submit your CV for review or reach out to Georgie Ireland at E3 Recruitment for more information.