Speed Connect Limited

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market analysis to identify growth opportunities across UK regions.
• Liaise with senior staff to discuss new services.
• Assess competitor activity, pricing structures, and emerging logistics trends.
• Develop and implement structured business development strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Identify high-potential sectors including e-commerce, contract logistics, specialist freight, and relocation services.
• Recruit, onboard, and support the training of new staff and drivers.
• Identify and approach prospective clients, including major UK logistics providers and corporate organisations.
• Prepare and deliver professional service proposals and capability presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Establish strategic alliances with freight forwarders, warehousing providers, and third-party logistics (3PL) companies.
• Align new contract acquisition with planned fleet expansion.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven business development experience within the logistics, transport, or supply chain sector.
• Track record of securing direct contracts with corporate clients, 3PL providers, or national logistics operators.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to convert leads into long-term contracts.
• Market analysis and strategic planning capabilities, including competitor benchmarking.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to support operational and commercial alignment.
• Team working skills.
• Experience in sales pipeline management, revenue forecasting, and performance reporting.