Business Development Manager
New Today
Multi Modal Freight Forwarding - Air, Road, Sea - temperature controlled logistics
UK Wide | Remote with Weekly Office Visit (Feltham or Kent) £50,000£60,000 Base + Car + Commission + Benefits EXPERIENCE IN FREIGHT FORWARDING SALES IS ESSENTIAL
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager
to join a growing and ambitious logistics provider. This role is ideal for a proven new-business hunter with strong experience selling
air, sea and road freight solutions
across the UK. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will have supported autonomy to build your own pipeline, win profitable new business and develop long-term customer relationships across multiple freight services along with managing key existing accounts. The Role
Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue across
air freight, ocean freight, road freight, warehousing and 3PL solutions , managing the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to onboarding. UK-wide territory , working remotely with a
weekly visit to either Feltham or Kent office . Key Responsibilities
Win new business through proactive prospecting, networking and client meetings
Sell a full portfolio of
air, sea and road freight services
(import & export)
Manage existing business accounts and ensuing they are using the optimum amount of services
Build and manage a strong new-business pipeline
Identify and convert profitable commercial opportunities
Present tailored logistics solutions based on customer needs
Manage the full sales cycle from first contact to onboarding
Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting
Review account performance to maximise revenue and gross profit
Work closely with Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing teams
Represent the business at industry events and exhibitions
Commission Structure
Year 1:
10% GP
Year 2:
4% GP
Year 3:
1% GP
Accounts then become house accounts
Expected GP target: c.4x base salary
Experience & Skills Required
Minimum 5 years sales experience within a freight forwarding company
Proven track record of winning new business in logistics
Strong knowledge of
air, ocean and road freight
Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
Commercially minded with strong analytical ability
Confident managing the full sales process independently
Self-motivated, ambitious and results-driven
Package
£50,000£60,000 basic salary (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Uncapped commission
Remote working
Apply Now
If you are an experienced freight forwarding sales professional looking for a long-term opportunity with strong earning potential,
apply now for immediate consideration . Keywords: Freight Forwarding, Business Development Manager, Freight Sales, Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Logistics Sales, Import Export, UK Sales
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales