Business Development Manager - Logistics and Aerospace

Job Description:

Business Development Manager - Logistics & Aerospace

Location: Derby, UK

Salary: £80K base + 20% bonus + car + benefits

The Opportunity

We're looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead UK growth for a global logistics and industrial services organisation. If you excel at building high-value relationships, winning complex deals, and shaping commercial strategy, this role gives you the autonomy and backing to make a major impact.

What You'll Do

Deliver the UK growth plan across aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing

Identify and close new business opportunities

Work with technical teams to design tailored logistics and 3PL solutions

Represent the business at industry events and with senior clients

Provide accurate pipeline forecasting and customer insights

Support a business development trainee (V.I.E.)

What You'll Bring

8-10+ years in business development or sales within logistics, aerospace, or industrial sectors

Proven success in complex, consultative sales

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Self-driven, strategic, and comfortable working independently

Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + uncapped performance bonus

Company car, healthcare, pension, life assurance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Clear opportunities for international career progression

Closing date is 11 th January 2026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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