Business Development Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to generate new business in logistics, transport, and freight forwarding. This field-based position offers flexibility to target clients across the UK and Europe, with a basic salary of £40,000 and benefits including a BMW company car and a quarterly bonus. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in logistics and the ability to build long-term client relationships, along with a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

BMW company car

Quarterly bonus

Full flexibility with no restricted territories

Qualifications

• Proven background in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding.
• Strong hunter mentality with a passion for winning new business.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business through cold calling and networking.
• Booking and attending your own client meetings.
• Developing long-term customer relationships and managing existing accounts.
• Regular travel across the UK and occasional European travel as required.

Skills

Background in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding

Strong hunter mentality

Ability to build rapport

Self-motivated and organised

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