BDM – Freight Forwarding

White Recruitment Construction; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive new business in freight forwarding. This remote/field-based role offers the autonomy to manage your own schedule while collaborating with a supportive team in Wakefield. You'll leverage your strong network and sales expertise to identify opportunities across ocean, air, and road freight, ensuring client satisfaction and service excellence. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure, this is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional ready to elevate their career.

Benefits

Company phone/laptop

Car allowance or mileage expenses

Full remote working setup

Regular access to Wakefield office

Qualifications

• Proven success in a field-based sales or BDM role within freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight and experience in air and road preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business opportunities across the UK in freight.
• Build strong client relationships and manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales

Ocean Freight Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Sales Cycle Management

Proactive Communication

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: Remote / Field-Based with Office Support from Wakefield
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Uncapped Commission

Hours: Mon – Fri 37.5 hour week

Are you a driven, well-connected freight sales professional with a hunter mentality? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s most trusted and agile logistics providers, offering ocean, air, and road freight solutions tailored to the needs of modern business. Operating globally with a local, personal touch, this company has a stellar reputation for service excellence, flexibility, and client satisfaction.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team and take full ownership of new business development across your region.

Benefits

• Full autonomy over your working diary – you decide how to drive results.

• Remote/Field-based role, with a collaborative and supportive head office in Wakefield.
• A business that values relationships, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
• Realistic OTE and a clear path to success, with support but no micro-management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and target new business opportunities across the UK in ocean, air, and road freight.
• Build strong client relationships and manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the global freight market and trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success in a field-based sales or BDM role within freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight (essential), with additional experience in air and road preferred.
• A well-connected network in the logistics sector and a strong hunter mentality.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently while staying aligned with team goals.

Package:

• Base Salary up to £55,000
• Bonus + Uncapped Commission Structure
• Company phone/laptop and full remote working setup
• Car allowance or mileage expenses
• Regular access to Wakefield office for team collaboration and support

Ready to take your freight sales career to the next level with full autonomy and strong earning potential?
Apply now with your CV and a short message about your relevant experience.

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Tagged as: BDM, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight, sales