Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Birmingham/Midlands (UK scope)

Who are we?

Nippon Express UK is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re expanding our sales team to match. We’re looking for exceptional Business Development Managers who can help drive the next stage of our success.

Part of the global Nippon Express Group, headquartered in Tokyo, we are a leading logistics provider delivering air, ocean, road freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. With over 73,000 employees across more than 50 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to support customers worldwide.

What are we looking for?

This is a high-impact, field-based sales role focused on winning new business across our full logistics portfolio. You’ll work with a mix of SME and multinational clients, engaging senior stakeholders and procurement teams, managing tenders, and building long-term strategic partnerships.

As we continue to strengthen our UK sales capability, we are looking for experienced Business Development Managers with a strong background in air, sea, and road freight sales. This role will be a national position covering all of the UK.

The role

You’ll be out in the market, identifying, targeting, and converting new business opportunities across NX’s air, ocean, road, and warehousing solutions. Success in this role requires a proactive, resilient approach to sales - from prospecting and lead generation through to closing deals and onboarding clients.

You’ll play a key role not just in delivering revenue, but in building lasting customer relationships and strengthening the Nippon Express brand in your region.