Business Development Manager

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Commission

Job summary

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency is seeking an experienced Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Road & Sea Freight Manager for the freight forwarding and logistics sector in South East London.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in the industry, a proven sales track record, strong freight knowledge, an established client network, and excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a commercially focused, results-driven approach. Salary £45-55k plus commission and car allowance.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in road freight, air and sea freight.
• Proven track record in sales, business development, and customer acquisition.
• Established network of clients and industry contacts.
• Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding and logistics market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts.
• Commercially focused and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Win new customers, generate revenue, manage key accounts and develop long-term relationships.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Customer acquisition

Relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Road & Sea Freight Manager with a strong background in the freight forwarding and logistics industry.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5–10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong experience in road freight, air and sea freight
• Proven track record in sales, business development, and customer acquisition
• An established network of clients and industry contacts
• Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding and logistics market
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
• Ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts
• A commercially focused and results-driven approach

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a proven ability to win new customers, generate revenue, manage key accounts, and develop long-term business relationships.

Location South East London Salary £45-55 plus commission and car allowance