Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Overview

A market-leading freight and logistics company seeks a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead growth within its road freight division. The role focuses on expanding the road freight offering, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue across key domestic and European routes. The company values staff retention, clear career progression, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in line with agreed financial targets.
• Work with prospective and existing customers to devise and sell Forwarding solutions.
• Manage the overall process of customer enquiries.
• Report business development progress weekly to the COO.
• Conduct market research and gain market intelligence sufficient to develop a pool of business opportunities.
• Identify, assess and report opportunities for growth and development via new customers, new routes and new services.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience in Freight OR Logistics.

Skills

• Self-starter who can use their initiative and can adapt to various situations.
• High drive to deliver excellent customer service.
• Highly organised with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong team player.
• Cold Calling.

Offer

• Monday to Friday 0930hrs - 1730hrs
• Remote Working
• Up to 20% Commission
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Job function: Business Development, Sales, and Administrative
• Industries: Freight and Package Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Maritime Transportation

If you would like to find out more please get in touch with me as soon as possible on . Look forward to hearing from you!

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