Business Development Manager – Freight ForwardingLocation

Manchester – Hybrid / Field-Based

Salary

£40,000 – £65,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised top 10 freight forwarder, delivering market-leading logistics and supply chain solutions across air freight, sea freight, road freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and contract logistics.

With an established international network and a strong reputation for operational excellence, they are continuing to invest heavily in commercial growth across the UK market.

Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their high-performing commercial team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business growth across freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, targeting SME and corporate customers across multiple sectors.

This is a consultative sales role focused on identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and delivering tailored logistics solutions to customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating and developing new business opportunities across air, sea, and road freight
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective clients
• Conducting client meetings both virtually and face-to-face
• Preparing quotations, proposals, and tailored logistics solutions
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure smooth customer implementation
• Negotiating commercial agreements and rates
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Maintaining accurate records through CRM systems
• Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have:

• Proven business development experience within freight forwarding or logistics
• Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and/or road freight solutions
• A track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Experience selling multimodal freight solutions
• Existing customer portfolio or industry contacts
• Knowledge of customs, warehousing, or supply chain solutions
• Experience within a global freight forwarding organisation

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development

Apply

If you are an ambitious freight forwarding sales professional looking to join a leading global logistics provider, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.