Business Development Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BMW company car

Quarterly bonus (8% of annual salary)

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting a Business Development Manager for Logistics/Transport/Freight Forwarding. This fully field-based role covers the UK and Europe, with a £40,000 base salary, a BMW company car, and a quarterly bonus of 8% of annual salary.

You will generate new business, manage your diary, and travel across the UK and Europe from your home office. The role offers complete flexibility with no territory restrictions and a focus on building long-term client relationships in

Qualifications

• Proven experience within logistics, transport, or freight forwarding.
• Strong hunter mentality with a track record of winning new business.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business through cold calling, networking, and self-sourced leads
• Booking and attending your own meetings with prospective clients
• Identifying, pitching, and securing UK & European full and part load opportunities
• Building long-term customer relationships and managing existing accounts where needed
• Maintaining accurate CRM updates and managing your sales pipeline
• Travelling across the UK, with occasional European trips as required
• Working from home when not on client visits

Skills

Logistics experience

Hunter mentality

Communication skills

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
Open to candidates based anywhere in the UK

Interaction Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading logistics provider specialising in full and part load solutions across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a driven Sales Representative with experience in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding to join their expanding team.

The Role

This is a fully field‑based position focused on new business development. With no assigned territories, you’ll have the freedom to target customers across the UK and Europe. You will manage your own diary, work from home when not visiting clients, and spend most of your time out in the field building relationships and securing new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating new business through cold calling, networking, and self-sourced leads
• Booking and attending your own meetings with prospective clients
• Identifying, pitching, and securing UK & European full and part load opportunities
• Building long-term customer relationships and managing existing accounts where needed
• Maintaining accurate CRM updates and managing your sales pipeline
• Travelling across the UK, with occasional European trips as required
• Working from home when not on client visits

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience within logistics, transport, or freight forwarding
• Strong hunter mentality with a track record of winning new business
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a field-based schedule
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 basic salary
• BMW company car
• Quarterly bonus (8% of annual salary)
• Complete flexibility with no territory restrictions
• The opportunity to grow and shape your own client base
• Work-from-home flexibility