Freight Business Development Manager

Location: Remote
Salary: Basic Up to £60,000 D.O.E + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance

I’m currently partnering with a rapidly growing logistics and freight forwarding business that is looking to appoint an experienced Freight Business Development Manager to support its ambitious growth plans across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven freight sales professional to join a business that is genuinely investing in its people, technology, and long-term expansion strategy.

Operating across Ocean and Air freight, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored supply chain solutions backed by exceptional customer service, innovative technology, and a highly customer-centric approach. The business continues to invest heavily in its operational capabilities, providing its sales team with the tools, support, and infrastructure needed to win and retain business.

Why Join?

• Join a business experiencing significant growth and investment
• Access to a comprehensive portfolio of freight and supply chain solutions
• Strong operational support and experienced leadership team
• Innovative technology platform providing customers with visibility and control over their supply chains
• Opportunity to sell genuine value rather than competing solely on price
• Entrepreneurial culture where ideas are encouraged and success is recognised
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand
• Competitive basic salary with uncapped earning potential

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive base salary up to £60,000 D.O.E
• Uncapped commission structure
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• Supportive and collaborative culture

The Role

As Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new freight forwarding opportunities across Ocean, Air, Road and Multi modal services.

You will target importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and eCommerce businesses, building long-term relationships and delivering tailored logistics solutions that add genuine value to customers’ supply chains.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating new business opportunities across freight forwarding services
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation
• Developing relationships with key decision-makers
• Conducting customer meetings both virtually and face-to-face
• Producing freight proposals and commercial quotations
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts
• Identifying opportunities for cross-selling and account growth
• Maintaining a healthy sales pipeline and accurate CRM records
• Achieving and exceeding agreed revenue and gross profit targets

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven freight forwarding sales experience
• Strong knowledge of Ocean and/or Air services
• A track record of winning new business within the logistics sector
• Experience selling international freight solutions
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team environment

This role would suit an experienced Freight Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Freight Sales Executive, Commercial Manager, or Freight Account Manager looking to join a forward-thinking logistics business with significant growth ambitions.

For a confidential discussion, please apply today.

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