Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

14 Days Old

A well-established courier and freight forwarding company have an immediate requirement for an experience Sales Manager to join them.

Key Skills: Sales Manager, Freight Forwarding

Location: Frimley, GU16 7QH - office-based initially, with flexibility and hybrid working considered once established

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

They are seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to support continued growth across our UK courier and international freight-forwarding services. This is a hands-on, autonomous role with a strong focus on new business development, supported by ongoing account management.

Key Responsibilities

Generate and convert new business across UK courier, same-day and express delivery, and international air, sea, and road freight
Take full ownership of lead generation through prospecting, networking, referrals, and market engagement
Develop and grow a portfolio of new and existing client accounts
Prepare and present tailored logistics solutions aligned to customer requirements
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while protecting margin
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline with clear forecasting
Work closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery
Represent the business professionally at client meetings and industry eventsCandidate Profile

Proven experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or courier sales
Strong new business development capability
Commercially astute with a solid understanding of pricing and margin
Confident, credible, and comfortable operating autonomously
Organised, resilient, and target drivenPackage

Salary £40,000-£45,000 basic, dependent on experience
£5,000 car allowance
Commission structure linked to revenue performance
Pension schemePlease click "apply now" for more details
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Location:
Frimley
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Distribution

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