INTERNAL VACANCY: Transport Business Development Manager - West Yorkshire

  • Location:

    West Yorkshire

  • Discipline:

    Recruitment

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Published:

    16-12-2025

  • Expiry date:

    31-01-2026

  • Reference:

    677

Location: Head Office – Leeds, LS28 5LY 

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + bonus opportunities 

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (with out-of-hours expectations) 

Benefits: Private healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), clear career progression 

 

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Transport Business Development Manager to join our growing Transport division, based out of our Head Office in Leeds. 

This role is focused on winning new business on a national scale, supporting the continued growth of our transport operation across the UK. 

The Role 

As Transport Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for: 

  • Identifying, targeting and securing new transport and logistics clients nationwide 

  • Developing strong relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders 

  • Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to onboarding 

  • Working closely with internal delivery teams to ensure smooth client handover 

  • Attending client meetings and site visits as required 

  • Maintaining accurate sales pipelines, forecasts and activity reporting 

  • Representing the business professionally and driving brand growth within the market 

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Proven experience within a sales or business development environment (essential) 

  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills 

  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels 

  • Results-driven, self-motivated and target-focused 

  • Experience within recruitment, logistics or transport is highly desirable 

  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential) 

 

Why Join Us? 

  • Competitive salary of £28k–£35k, dependent on experience 

  • Attractive bonus structure 

  • Private healthcare 

  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) 

  • Opportunity to work on a national scale with high-value clients 

  • Clear progression within a fast-growing, nationally recognised transport division 

  • Autonomy to build and shape your own pipeline with senior leadership support 

 

If you are a proven sales professional looking to step into a national-level role and play a key part in growing a successful transport division, we’d love to hear from you. 

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