Freight Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics, a major player in the freight forwarding industry, is seeking a Freight Business Development Manager in Leeds. This role demands strong sales experience in freight forwarding, particularly sea freight, to drive business growth and enhance client relationships. With competitive salary and profit share, great benefits include holiday concessions and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Share of net profit

Auto-enrollment pension after 3-month probation

Free private healthcare after 3 years of service

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in freight forwarding with strong emphasis on sea freight.
• Deep understanding of logistics regulations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new business across all freight modes.
• Drive growth in our specialist sea freight division.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.

Skills

Sales experience in freight forwarding

Understanding of international shipping and logistics regulations

Confident communicator

Skilled negotiator

Self-motivated with excellent time management

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Freight Business Development Manager - Freight Sales (Sea, Road & Air)

Competitive Salary + Profit Share | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

We're hiring!

Join one of the largest privately owned international freight forwarding companies as they continue to expand their UK team. We're looking for a highly motivated Freight Business Development Manager based in Leeds, with a strong bias toward specialist sea freight operations, and proven experience across road and sea freight sales.

What We're Offering

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Holiday: 25 days per year + bank holidays (pro-rata from start date)
• Incentives: Share of nett profit on company profits / Commision structure
• Pension: Auto-enrolment after successful 3-month probation
• Additional Benefits: Free private healthcare after 3 years of service
  
  

Your Role

As Freight Business Development Manager, you will:

• Identify, target, and secure new business across all freight modes
• Drive growth in our specialist sea freight division
• Build strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Deliver tailored logistics solutions that add real value
• Collaborate with internal operations teams to ensure excellent service
  
  

What You'll Need

• Proven sales experience in freight forwarding, with a strong emphasis on sea freight with a UK based forwarder
• Deep understanding of international shipping, logistics regulations, and documentation
• Commercial drive and the ability to meet and exceed targets
• Confident communicator and skilled negotiator
• Self-motivated with excellent time management
  
  

Location: Office-based in Leeds, with flexibility for client visits and occasional UK or overseas travel.

WR Logistics are the #1 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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