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?? Business Development Lead| Maritime & Shipping | £80,000 + Bonus | Based Bristol (4 Days Office 1 Day Home)
If you know the Commercial Shipping sector inside out and you can open doors others cant this is your kind of role.
A growing companywith deep roots in Maritime is hiring a Business Development lead to take their offering to the next level.
The focus? Building strategic relationships across Commercial Shipping, Ports, Logistics, and Marine Operators.
This isnt cold calling. Its high-level strategic BD. You'll be shaping partnerships, spotting market opportunities, and helping the business land game-changing contracts.
What Youll Be Doing:
Driving growth across the UK and international Commercial Maritime sector.
Identifying and targeting key clients: shipping lines, port authorities, marine tech firms.
Leading on bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
Building the companys brand presence at industry events and maritime forums.
Working closely with delivery and technical teams to align offer with market need.
What Youll Need:
Proven experience in BD or Sales within Commercial Maritime, Ports, or Marine Services.
Strong industry network youre already speaking with decision-makers.
Confident in bid strategy, deal structuring, and long-cycle consultative sales.
Able to work across the UK (some travel) with a Bristol base.
Comfortable blending autonomy with accountability this is a leadership role.
Why This Role Stands Out:
£80,000 base + performance-based bonus.
Real influence in shaping how and where the business grows.
Join a high-trust, low-ego leadership team that gets results.
Flexible hybrid setup from a Bristol HQ.
?? Curious? Lets talk.
Were hiring for impact, not headcount and this hire matters.
