Business Development Manager - Air and Sea Freight
New Yesterday
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused freight professional who enjoys winning new business, building strong industry relationships, and helping grow a division. The role will focus on developing new opportunities across Airfreight, Ocean Freight, FCL, LCL and Multimodal solutions , while working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver tailored logistics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Win new business across Air and Sea Freight
Build and grow freight volumes across both divisions
Develop customer solutions across FCL, LCL, conventional and multimodal services
Build relationships with clients, carriers, airlines, shipping lines and partners
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to close
Prepare quotations, proposals and customer presentations
Negotiate rates and contracts to support profitable growth
Work closely with operations and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
Keep up to date with market trends, rates, capacity and competitor activity
Represent the business at industry events and trade shows
What We’re Looking For
Proven freight sales or business development experience in Air Freight and/or Sea Freight
Strong knowledge of international freight forwarding and multimodal logistics
Experience winning and developing new business
Good understanding of FCL/LCL, airfreight procedures and shipping documentation
Knowledge of customs, INCOTERMS and freight compliance
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Commercially driven, organised and proactive
Comfortable using CRM/TMS systems and Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel as required
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a business in growth mode and play a key role in shaping and expanding its Air and Sea Freight division.
- Location:
- Manchester
- Salary:
- £ - £ y
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales