Business Development Manager

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive Search Consultant to drive new business growth in freight solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work autonomously, targeting new clients and developing tailored freight services across various transport modes. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission, you'll have the chance to significantly increase your earnings while contributing to the success of a dynamic team. If you're a self-starter with a passion for sales and a proven track record in freight, this position could be your next big career move.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Laptop

Phone

Full Expenses Package

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight sales, especially in air, sea, and road.
• Strong commercial awareness with a consultative selling style.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new clients across the North West region.
• Pitch multimodal freight services with a focus on solution selling.

Skills

Freight Sales

Consultative Selling

Commercial Awareness

Cold Outreach

Networking

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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Senior Executive Search Consultant @ ALS Recruiting Ltd

Senior Business Development Manager

North West England – Field-Based

Full-Time | Salary up to £65k + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance

Are you fed up of losing bonus due to not hitting consignment targets despite bringing in good Gross Profit?

Salary range £50,000 to £65,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

Earn 20% of your monthly Gross Profit, paid monthly for the life of the account!

This Is Not Your Average Sales Role:

• 100% New Business Focus – No account management, no hand-holding — just pure growth and hustle.
• Sell Across All Modes – Air, sea, and road freight solutions tailored to a wide range of industries.
• Autonomy to Win – Plan your own strategy, own your region, and make your mark.
• High Earning Potential – Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure with no ceiling.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Identify, target, and win brand-new clients across the North West region.
• Pitch multimodal freight services to businesses of all sizes — with a strong focus on solution selling.
• Build a robust pipeline through cold outreach, networking, and face-to-face meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in freight sales (air, sea, road, or multimodal).
• True "hunter" mentality – self-starting, fearless, and results-driven.
• Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling style.
• Based in or near the North West with knowledge of the local market.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive base salary up to £65k (DOE) + uncapped commission
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Laptop, phone, and full expenses package
• Supportive, entrepreneurial team culture
• Clear career progression in a growing, independent business

Get in touch with me today to find out more on 0161 791 5110.

We will only be considering applicants who have experience and are currently working for a Freight Forwarder in the UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Warehousing and Storage

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