Air Freight Business Development Executive: Grow Revenue

Bis Henderson Recruitment

England

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment represents a client seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to grow air freight sales across key sectors and geographies. You will build your own pipeline, convert opportunities, and work with internal teams to deliver value-led logistics solutions.

You will play a key part in driving profitable growth while ensuring an excellent customer experience and strong long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

Proven experience in business development or field sales within freight forwarding or logistics.
Strong air freight sales experience is essential.
Track record of winning new business and growing customer accounts.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Commercial awareness, resilience, and a results-focused mindset.
Confidence working independently while contributing within a wider team.

Responsibilities

Drive new business growth across the air freight product offering.
Build, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
Develop long-term customer relationships through a consultative, value-led sales approach.
Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across the wider service portfolio.
Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and sales activity reporting.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver smooth onboarding and excellent service.
Represent the business professionally at customer meetings, networking events, and industry forums.