Business Development Manager

Interaction Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their operations in the logistics, transport, and freight forwarding sectors. The position is field-based, allowing flexibility to manage your own schedule while generating new business and fostering client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000, a BMW company car, and the ability to work from home. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in logistics and a proactive approach to business development.

Benefits

BMW company car

Quarterly bonus (8% of annual salary)

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding is essential.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage your own schedule and workload.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling and networking.
• Book and attend client meetings independently.
• Identify and secure full and part‑load opportunities.
• Develop long‑term customer relationships.

Skills

Strong hunter mentality with a passion for winning new business

Ability to build rapport quickly

Self‑motivated and organised

Proven background in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding

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