Business Development Manager

Interaction Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BMW company car

Quarterly bonus

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive new business across the UK and Europe. This field-based role offers a £40,000 salary, a BMW company car, and a quarterly bonus, with flexibility and opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in logistics and a strong hunter mentality to build lasting client relationships. Apply to join a thriving team and shape your own client base.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history in logistics or transport.
• Strong ability to generate new business.
• Confidently present to clients.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling and networking.
• Book and attend client meetings.
• Secure full and part-load opportunities.
• Develop long-term customer relationships.
• Update activity and pipeline in the CRM system.
• Travel regularly across the UK and occasionally to Europe.

Skills

Background in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding

Hunter mentality

Rapport building

Self-motivated and organized

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager – Logistics / Transport / Freight Forwarding

£40,000 Basic + BMW Company Car + Quarterly Bonus (8% of Annual Salary)
Field-Based – UK & Europe

You can be based anywhere in the UK to be considered for this role

Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a leading logistics provider specialising in UK and European full and part‑load solutions. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager with experience in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding to join the team.

The Role

This is a fully field‑based, new-business focused position with no set territories, giving you complete flexibility to target clients across the UK and Europe. You’ll manage your own diary, work from home, and spend the majority of your week out meeting prospective customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generating new business through cold calling, networking, and self-sourced leads
• Booking and attending your own client meetings
• Identifying, pitching, and securing full and part‑load opportunities
• Developing long-term customer relationships and managing existing accounts
• Accurately updating activity and pipeline through the CRM system
• Regular travel across the UK and occasional European travel as required
• Working from home when not on visits (WFH)

What We’re Looking For

• Proven background in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding
• Strong hunter mentality with a passion for winning new business
• Ability to build rapport quickly and present confidently to clients
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own schedule
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 per annum basic salary
• BMW company car
• Quarterly bonus (8% of your annual salary, paid quarterly)
• Full flexibility with no restricted territories
• Opportunity to grow and shape your own client base
• Work from home flexibility

Apply or Enquire

For more information, please contact:

Shannon Clough – Interaction Recruitment Leeds
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