Freight Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international freight forwarding company is seeking a Freight Business Development Manager in Leeds. This role involves driving growth in the sea freight division while establishing strong client relationships. Candidates should have proven experience in freight forwarding and a deep understanding of logistics regulations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Share of nett profit on company profits

Private healthcare after 3 years

Pension auto-enrolment after probation

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in freight forwarding with a focus on sea freight.
• Deep understanding of logistics regulations and documentation.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across all freight modes.
• Drive growth in the specialist sea freight division.
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Sales experience in freight forwarding

Understanding of international shipping

Commercial drive

Confident communicator

Time management

Job description

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 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.