Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the logistics sector is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager specializing in Freight Forwarding. This exciting role offers the opportunity to manage your own diary while driving sales growth across the North region. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in freight forwarding, with a proven ability to develop client relationships and generate new business. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements, an uncapped commission scheme, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are results-driven and passionate about sales, this role could be your next big opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Work Laptop and Phone

Company Pension Scheme

Funded Health Care Package

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Freight Forwarding Sales is essential.
• Strong background in Business Development and Account Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads to obtain new business.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Sales

Business Development

Account Management

Road Freight Knowledge

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Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding, Manchester

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Client:

White Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Location: Manchester

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – Manage your Own Diary

Are you a results driven, sales hungry freight business development manager, looking for a new role covering the North region? This role could be right for you.

My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector within the UK. The right candidate will be an experienced and fully established sales-person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder and have the ability to bring on accounts and business with knowledge and experience with Road Freight.

Established and tenacious Operators and Account Managers, with road freight experience, who are looking to progress their career in Sales will be considered.

• Flexible working – managing own diary and week.
• Uncapped Commission Scheme.
• Work Laptop and Phone.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Funded Health Care Package.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and maintain effective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent freight forwarding services.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable profit.
• Be the forefront of the companies’ development by promoting the business to new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience is Essential.
• Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
• Knowledge and experience within Freight Forwarding is Essential.
• Hold a full, clean, UK driving licence.

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