Business Development Manager

Company: Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
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Location: London
Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Pharmaceutical Logistics

Location: FelthamSalary: Dependent on experienceJob Reference: 49220

Are you a driven Business Development Manager with established contacts in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector? Do you have experience selling logistics or freight forwarding solutions and a passion for winning new business?

We’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a leading global logistics business, helping to expand its pharmaceutical and healthcare customer base across the UK.

Why apply?

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience

  • Commission and bonus opportunities

  • Company car or car allowance

  • Business mileage reimbursement

  • Private medical cover

  • Life assurance and income protection

  • The opportunity to work with a globally recognised logistics business

What will you be doing?

  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

  • Building and developing relationships with key decision-makers, including senior management and quality teams.

  • Developing sales strategies to win new customers and grow existing accounts.

  • Promoting specialist pharmaceutical logistics solutions, including temperature-controlled and cold chain services.

  • Managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through to negotiation and securing new business.

  • Achieving and exceeding sales targets for revenue and gross profit.

  • Working closely with operations, marketing and telesales teams to maximise commercial opportunities.

  • Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and recording activity through the CRM system.

  • Attending industry exhibitions and events to generate leads and build relationships.

  • Ensuring sales activities meet relevant regulatory, compliance and GDP requirements.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in business development or sales within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.

  • A background in freight forwarding, logistics or supply chain solutions.

  • An established network of pharmaceutical or healthcare contacts.

  • A good understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, cold chain logistics and temperature management.

  • Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles and regulatory compliance.

  • A successful track record of winning new business and exceeding sales targets.

  • Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and relationship-building abilities.

  • Confidence presenting commercial proposals and engaging with senior stakeholders.

  • Experience using CRM systems and analysing sales data.

  • A proactive, target-driven approach with excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026