Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to join their expanding team. The role involves targeting new freight business and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has a background in B2B freight sales, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a performance-driven environment. This position offers a base salary of up to £50,000 plus uncapped commission, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in your career

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B freight sales or logistics business development.
• Strong understanding of UK and international freight markets.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new freight business across road, air, and sea.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Create bespoke logistics solutions to meet client needs.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

B2B freight sales

Negotiation

Communication

Customer relationship management

Presentation

Job description

Business Development Manager - Up to 50,000 plus uncapped commission

Are client are seeking a driven and results-focused Business Development Manager to join their fast-growing freight and logistics team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual with a passion for winning new business, building strong client relationships, and delivering tailored freight solutions.

Location: South Yorkshire / East Midlands (Hybrid/Remote)

Job type: Permanent

On offer:

• Salary: Up to 50,000 in base salary - DOE
• Uncapped Commission Structure - paid monthly, earning up to 20% of GP generated
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - including private medical cover and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to GP services, loans, and financial advisors
• Investment in Your Career - personalised progression plan and professional development opportunities
• A High-Performance Culture in an expanding, successful organisation that rewards and appreciates its people

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new freight business across road, air, and sea
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Create bespoke logistics solutions to meet client needs
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience in B2B freight sales or logistics business development
• Strong understanding of UK and international freight markets
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a hunger to exceed targets
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.