Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics

Loom Talent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive profitability and growth within its Freight Forwarding team. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance service offerings. This position offers a competitive salary, commission, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent commission

Opportunity for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the Logistics, Freight Forwarding or Supply Chain Sector.
• Track record in Sales or Business Development with self-generated growth.
• Familiarity with optimization tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and unlock new business growth opportunities.
• Drive sales success through proactive outreach and strategic communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet profitability goals.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation

Job description

Role Title: Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics

Client: Global Freight Forwarder

Location: Heathrow (Regional - South)

Reporting Line: Commercial Director

Loom Talent are actively supporting a top Logistics business with the appointment of a Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics for its Freight Forwarding team. Due to aggressive plans for increasing market share they have multiple opportunities for experienced and motivated sales professionals.

Client Overview

Our client offers global transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across the world, operating in over 100 countries and is recognised as a leader in its field.

Role Overview

Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics will play a pivotal role in driving the profitability of the UK business. You will identify, oversee and manage opportunities to increase profitability while fostering a collaborative relationship with internal teams and resources.

Role and responsibilities:

• Identify and unlock new business growth opportunities by building a dynamic contact list in your designated territory.
• Drive sales success through proactive outreach-cold calls, telemarketing, and strategic written communication-to generate fresh leads.
• Be the go-to expert for customers, offering solutions across transportation, pricing, and service contracts that add real value.
• Build strong relationships by staying in regular contact with customers, attending review meetings, and spearheading process improvements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing concerns swiftly and professionally, turning challenges into opportunities.
• Take on special projects and additional responsibilities that showcase your initiative and contribute to business innovation

What you will do:

• Drive strategic growth by supporting and ensuring successful completion of key account reviews.
• Deliver impactful results directly to the Country Director, taking the lead on customer negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and other teams to meet and exceed profitability goals.

What You Bring:

• Relevant experience in the Logistics, Freight Forwarding or Supply Chain Sector.
• A track record in Sales or Business Development with the ability to demonstrate self-generated growth.
• Familiarity with optimization tools and a forward thinking and open mind-set.
• An energetic and positive approach to your work with a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone occasionally

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary + excellent commission + Car allowance and expenses
• Fantastic opportunity for further growth and progression within the business