Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to lead growth in the South region. The successful candidate will develop regional sales strategies, engage with key clients across various industries, and collaborate with internal teams for tailored solutions. Candidates must have proven experience in logistics or freight, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving license. This field-based role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales within logistics, freight, or supply chain sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of regional logistics challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to win new business.
• Identify and engage prospective clients in manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with internal operations, customs, and commercial teams to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions.
• Represent the company at regional networking events, trade shows, and industry forums.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and performance updates.

Skills

B2B sales success in logistics

Knowledge of South West business landscape

Communication and negotiation skills

Self-starter mentality

Full UK driving licence

Job description

A well-established global logistics provider is looking for a driven and commercially astute Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across the South region. You’ll represent a leading logistics and supply chain provider, offering multimodal freight, warehousing, customs, and e-commerce solutions to a diverse client base. This is a field-based role with flexibility, autonomy, and the backing of a national infrastructure.

Must have previous experience in Freight OR Logistics

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: United Kingdom

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Private healthcare and pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with national support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to win new business across freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain services.
• Identify and engage prospective clients across key industries in the South West, including manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from SMEs to large enterprises.
• Collaborate with internal operations, customs, and commercial teams to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions.
• Represent the company at regional networking events, trade shows, and industry forums.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and performance updates.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven success in B2B sales within logistics, freight, or supply chain sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the South West business landscape and regional logistics challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with a hunter mentality and a passion for delivering value to clients.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with me as soon as possible on 0117 422 4910.