Business Development Manager

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced full time Business Development Manager at PD Ports within the Unitised team at Teesport.

Location: Teesside

Working Arrangements: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The five main things our Business Development Manager will be working on are:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with shipping lines/carriers, freight forwarders and cargo owners.
• Analysis of trade flows, market trends and competitor activity to target emerging routes and growth opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining a pipeline of new opportunities, clearly prioritising and forecasting.
• Preparing compelling commercial proposals, leading negotiations and delivering new business growth.
• Representing PD Ports at industry events, conferences and networking forums.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is growth-oriented, looking for opportunities to expand the reach of Unitised.
• Is customer obsessed with a deep understanding of customer needs, pain points and decision drivers.
• Entrepreneurial and creative, comfortable operating with autonomy.
• Resilient, handling rejection, long sales cycles and market volatility with persistence.
• Professional and ethical, always upholding the values of PD Ports

Proven experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles within ports, shipping, logistics, or supply chain is essential.

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference BDMNW3066.

Closing Date: Thursday 16^th July 2026