We are looking for a Commercial Development Manager to drive commercial growth across the Palletforce network by building strong relationships with member businesses. The role focuses on supporting sales growth, customer retention, and identifying new commercial opportunities to improve profitability and business performance. This is a proactive, relationship-driven role requiring regular travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays.
Closing Date: July 7th 2026
Job Title: Commercial Development Manager
Location: Remote/Hybrid | Northern UK
Salary: A competitive salary, company car or car allowance, plus an attractive commission structure is on offer.
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
The Role:
The main purpose of the role is to support Palletforce’s industry leading pallet growth through effective member relationships and commercial support. A high focus on members’ sales activity and customer retention is a continuing key strategic objective so having the ability to form strong working relationships across the membership portfolio will be essential. The role will suit a highly motivated individual who is prepared to work under their own initiative to identify commercial opportunities and have the ability to support member plans to strengthen and sustain a balanced and profitable business. Extensive travel throughout the UK including working away from home with overnight accommodation will be necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Target sales activity with members who have growth opportunities
- Ensure members are ready to sell and have all the necessary tools to do so
- Collaborate with the marketing team to increase a member’s market presence
- Attend major account meetings to ensure a high focus on account retention
- Win profitable and sustainable new business volumes for members and Palletforce
- Participate in regional and national workshop agendas
- Support new members sales setup and go live
- Achieve predetermined sales targets as part of the Palletforce value creation plan
What are we looking for in a candidate?
- Qualifications. Certificate in sales management or equivalent would be desirable
- Experience. Proven ability to work under pressure, ideally has worked in a face to face distribution sales role.
- Communication. Have a strong customer-centred ethic with a focus on improving customer experience and taking pride in customer satisfaction. You will demonstrate a motivated attitude towards achieving commitments and have excellent communication skills, spoken and written.
- Influence & Persuasion. You will have high attention to detail and a keen emphasis on accuracy with the ability to work to deadlines, along with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and the ability to multi-task.
- People & Self Development. If you are looking for a future career and progression within a growing company This really is a fantastic opportunity to join the team who consistently provide an excellent service and build a strong, positive reputation within the business.
What you will get in return?
Support your development journey, help you grow you and offer:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive Annual Leave.
- Reward Gateway – access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
- Access to the Wellbeing Centre – providing education, support, and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life.
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Health Care Cash Plan
We promote a culture which encourages innovative ideas, and we appreciate your talent is key to our success!
If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
ABOUT US
EV CARGO have grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.
Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group
EV Cargo reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.