Business Development Manager

Right Now Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Freight Business Development Manager in Slough. This high-impact role involves securing new business across Time Critical, Air Freight, and more. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of freight forwarding sales experience, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Offering a basic salary up to £80,000, uncapped commission, and company car allowance.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Company car allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Excellent internal team support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding sales.
• Strong background in Time Critical or high-value, urgent logistics is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in new business generation and key account development.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business across various freight offerings.
• Build and develop relationships with clients in target industries.
• Provide expert solutions for urgent and specialized cargo.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Customer relationship management

Knowledge of customs procedures

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Right Now Group are proud to be representing a well-established and rapidly growing logistics business that specialises in Time Critical and Multimodal Freight Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and commercially driven Freight Business Development Manager to step into a high-impact role focused on urgent, complex, and specialised cargo movements across Air, Road, Sea, and Customs.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business across Time Critical, Air Freight, Road, Sea, and Customs offerings
• Build and develop relationships with clients in industries such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing
• Provide expert solutions for OBC (On Board Courier), NFO (Next Flight Out), Charters, Hazardous, Ro-Ro, IMDG, Military, and Project Freight
• Present tailored proposals and close deals based on urgent or specialist cargo needs
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and high client satisfaction
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions
• Stay up to date with market trends, compliance changes, and competitor activities

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years\' experience in freight forwarding sales
• Strong background in Time Critical or high-value, urgent logistics is highly desirable
• Proven track record in new business generation and key account development
• Excellent commercial awareness, communication, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of customs procedures and multimodal freight essential
• Competent in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Luton HQ weekly

What’s On Offer

• Up to £80,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission structure
• Company car allowance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Excellent support from internal teams and access to industry-leading infrastructure
• This position is being recruited exclusively by Right Now Group, a specialist logistics and freight recruitment partner

If you\'re ready to take your freight sales career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - apply today.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.