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Business Development Executive
Slough
Recruitment Solutions are working with a market-leading business within the Industrial sector that operates depots across the globe and is focused on growing its UK presence. This Business Development Executive job in Slough offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a background in Logistics or Freight Forwarding to join a well-established team.
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- Slough
- 9am-5:30pm hours per week
- Temp-to-perm
- Negotiable
About the role
As part of this Business Development Executive job in Slough, you will work within the Sales department, which is responsible for strengthening market presence through competitive pricing strategies and customer engagement. The department focuses on building a strong pipeline of potential clients while supporting long-term business growth.
Key responsibilities include:
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Identifying and developing new business opportunities within freight forwarding and logistics services
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Supporting and participating in tenders, bidding, and pricing activities
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Collaborating with internal operations teams to ensure service offerings are competitive and feasible
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Maintaining and growing relationships with existing and prospective customers
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Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities
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Preparing sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates
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Assisting in the development of sales strategies aligned with company objectives
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Ensuring a smooth handover of secured business to operations teams
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Continuously developing knowledge of logistics solutions, market trends, and customer needs
This role is central to expanding UK business operations and supporting long-term commercial objectives.
About you
To be successful in this Business Development Executive job in Slough, you will bring proven experience and strong commercial awareness within the logistics sector.
Candidate expectations include:
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience within logistics sales or operations, including Freight Forwarding or Supply Chain
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Exposure to bidding, pricing, or sales support within logistics
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The ability to understand customer requirements and propose suitable commercial solutions
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Confidence in managing the full sales cycle, from initial cold outreach and tendering through to account management
This position suits a motivated professional who can contribute to revenue growth while building strong, lasting client relationships.
