Senior Freight Business Development ManagerBirmingham£40,000 - £50,000 Basic SalaryOTE £80,000+ (Uncapped Commission)Car Allowance - Benefits Package - Profit scheme bonuses About the OpportunityAn exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most established and respected independent logistics providers at their Birmingham branch.With over 150 years of heritage, this award-winning organisation has built a reputation for excellence across Ocean Freight, Road Freight, Air Freight and multimodal logistics solutions. Recognised in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 and consistently acknowledged for industry innovation, service excellence and employee engagement, the company combines long-term stability with ambitious growth plans.This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, privately owned business that values long-term relationships - both with customers and its people.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freight Business Development Manager specialising in Ocean and Road Freight solutions.You will be responsible for:Identifying and securing new business opportunities across Ocean & European Road FreightDeveloping strategic sales plans to grow territory revenueManaging the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboardingBuilding long-term client relationships across SME and corporate sectorsCollaborating with internal operations teams to deliver tailored logistics solutionsMaintaining strong pipeline management and accurate forecastingRepresenting the business professionally in the Birmingham and wider Midlands marketWhat We're Looking ForProven track record in Ocean Freight and/or European Road Freight salesDemonstrable success in winning new business within freight forwardingStrong commercial acumen and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated, target-driven mindsetAbility to develop relationships at all levelsExperience working within a structured freight forwarding environmentThis role would suit a high-performing freight sales professional looking to join a large, established organisation with strong operational support and excellent earning potential.What's On Offer£40,000 - £50,000 base salary (dependent on experience)OTE of £80,000+ (uncapped commission structure)Car allowanceContributory pension scheme25 days holiday + bank holidaysLong-term career progression opportunitiesStructured training and development supportThe stability of a long-established, financially secure business A professional, team-focused culture with strong operational backingWhy Join?Work for a highly respected UK logistics brand with 150+ years of trading historyRecognised in national business rankings including the Sunday Times Top Track 250Multi-award-winning organisation for logistics excellence and servicePrivately owned with strong values and long-term strategic growthGenuine career progression opportunities within a national networkIf you are an ambitious Ocean or Road Freight sales professional looking for stability, brand strength and strong earning potential in the Birmingham market, this is an opportunity not to be missed.Apply now for a confidential discussion.WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.JBRP1_UKTJ