Business Development Lead

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd • Full-time • Bristol, Bristol (County), GB • £80k / year • 6d ago

🌊 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 can’t — this is your kind of role.

A growing company with 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 isn’t cold calling. It’s high-level strategic BD. You'll be shaping partnerships, spotting market opportunities, and helping the business land game-changing contracts.

What You’ll 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 company’s brand presence at industry events and maritime forums.
Working closely with delivery and technical teams to align offer with market need.

What You’ll Need:

Proven experience in BD or Sales within Commercial Maritime, Ports, or Marine Services.
Strong industry network — you’re 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: