Business Development Manager / Junior BDM

Freightbox UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Company laptop

Annual trip

Freight-forwarding training

Team support

Career progression

Friendly office

Job summary

Freight Box Global is growing, and we’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager or Junior BDM to join our successful sales team in the UK.

This role offers the chance to build your own portfolio, benefit from training, and earn uncapped commissions by winning new business across international markets.

Previous freight or logistics experience helps but is not essential; full training, laptops, and ongoing support are provided to help you reach sales targets.

Qualifications

• Confidence speaking with businesses by telephone.
• Ambition, resilience and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A consistent and organised approach to prospecting.
• Motivation to work towards sales and activity targets.
• A genuine desire to build a successful career in sales.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying UK importers.
• Making outbound calls and speaking with decision‑makers.
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline.
• Preparing and following up quotations.
• Arranging telephone, online and face‑to‑face meetings.
• Securing trial shipments and developing long‑term customers.
• Keeping accurate records and follow‑up activity within our CRM.

Skills

Confidence speaking

Ambition

Communication

Organised

Target-driven

Career-focused

Job description

We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager / Junior BDM

Commission-based with uncapped earning potential

Freight Box Global is growing, and we’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager or Junior BDM to join our successful sales team.

We are a UK-based freight forwarder specialising in imports from China and the Far East, as well as the Middle East, Turkey, Brazil and other worldwide markets.

This is an opportunity to build your own portfolio of customers and benefit directly from the business you generate.

Previous freight or logistics experience would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential for the junior position. Full industry, systems and sales training will be provided.

What you’ll be doing:

• Researching and identifying UK importers
• Making outbound calls and speaking with decision‑makers
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline
• Preparing and following up quotations
• Arranging telephone, online and face‑to‑face meetings
• Securing trial shipments and developing long‑term customers
• Keeping accurate records and follow‑up activity within our CRM

What we’re looking for:

• Confidence speaking with businesses by telephone
• Ambition, resilience and a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A consistent and organised approach to prospecting
• Motivation to work towards sales and activity targets
• A genuine desire to build a successful career in sales

What we offer:

Uncapped commission with the opportunity to build recurring earnings

Company-provided laptop, phone and IT equipment

One fully funded company weekend trip each year

Full freight-forwarding and sales training

Support from experienced sales and operational teams

Genuine career progression

A friendly, ambitious and successful office environment

This is a commission-based opportunity. Full details of the commission structure and realistic earning examples will be discussed transparently during the recruitment process. Earnings depend on individual performance and are not guaranteed.