Head of Business Development Full Time

Introduction

Join a global, services-led organisation operating at the heart of complex supply chains, partnering with some of the world’s most recognisable brands. This is a high-impact role focused on driving new business and shaping growth across the UK market.

Role Overview:

• Location: UK (flexible with occasional travel)
• Package: Competitive salary + bonus + benefits
• Industry: Supply Chain Services / Reverse Logistics / Technology Lifecycle

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and drive new business acquisition across the UK, identifying and closing high-value opportunities
• Build and execute a targeted go-to-market strategy across key sectors and priority accounts
• Engage senior stakeholders, including C-level decision-makers, to position tailored, value-led solutions
• Lead end-to-end commercial activity across tenders, RFPs, and complex deal cycles
• Shape compelling propositions by translating customer challenges into scalable service solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, IT, finance, and product teams to deliver winning bids
• Represent the business at industry events, building a strong external network and market presence
• Contribute to innovation by developing differentiated offerings aligned to market trends
• Support strategic account growth where needed, ensuring long-term value creation

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven track record in new business sales within supply chain, logistics, or services-led environments
• Strong “hunter” mentality with a focus on pipeline generation and deal conversion
• Experience selling complex, multi-stakeholder solutions to enterprise-level clients
• Commercially astute with strong understanding of pricing, margins, and deal structures
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and present compelling propositions
• Knowledge of reverse logistics, lifecycle services, or similar sectors is highly advantageous
• Experience within industries such as telecoms, consumer electronics, retail, or B2B services
• Familiarity with compliance and quality standards (e.g. ISO frameworks)
• Degree-level education in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Finance, Marketing) preferred

What’s in It for You:

• A senior, high-autonomy role with full ownership of new business growth
• Opportunity to work with global brands in a fast-moving, complex environment
• Strong earning potential with performance-driven incentives
• Exposure to innovative, large-scale supply chain solutions
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with access to senior leadership
• The chance to make a tangible impact on business growth and market positioning

Call to Action:

Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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