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Business Development Manager

WR Logistics

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GBP 45,000 - 55,000

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Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment partner seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in freight forwarding. This remote role requires a commercially driven individual with a proven track record in sales and client management. You'll manage the sales cycle and develop a strong pipeline while enjoying uncapped commission and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission
Performance bonus
23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years' experience in a senior commercial role within freight forwarding.
  • Proven track record of building and converting a new client pipeline.

Responsibilities

  • Driving new business growth across all freight forwarding services.
  • Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
  • Meeting key activity KPIs aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Commercial Awareness

Tools

Cargowise One

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding Full remote

We're looking for a commercially driven and results-oriented Senior Business Development Manager to join our client, who are an independent freight forwarder. If you thrive on winning new business, building relationships, and delivering measurable success in the freight forwarding industry, this role offers the opportunity to grow your career.

Role details
  • Location: Remote
  • Contract: Full-time, Permanent
  • Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 per year (negotiable)
  • Commission: Uncapped commission and performance bonus
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday
  • Annual Leave: 23 days + UK bank holidays


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Driving new business growth across all freight forwarding services
  • Developing and managing a strong sales pipeline worth at least 3x your gross profit target
  • Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to quoting, negotiating, and closing deals
  • Meeting key activity KPIs aligned with industry standards
  • Staying ahead of industry trends to meet evolving customer needs

What You'll Bring:
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in a senior commercial role within freight forwarding or logistics
  • Proven track record of building and converting a new client pipeline
  • Strong commercial and market awareness across the UK and global freight landscape
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and remotely
  • A team-oriented mindset and a focus on long-term success

Experience Requirements:
  • Freight forwarding sales: Min 4 years (required)
  • Based in the UK (Must have right to work in the UK)
  • Experience with both Sea and Air freight forwarding
  • Familiarity with Cargowise One (Desired)

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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