Freight Forwarding BDM

White Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarding company is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager for their new Chelmsford office. This full-time role offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 with an uncapped bonus scheme. Candidates should have proven experience in freight forwarding sales, excellent communication skills, and a drive for results. Join at an exciting time and enjoy genuine career progression opportunities within the company’s UK operations.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

Genuine career progression

Modern office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding sales or business development.
• Confident communicator with rapport-building skills.
• Results-driven and ambitious character.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in freight services.
• Maintain strong client relationships long-term.
• Identify potential customers through sales activity.

Skills

Freight forwarding sales experience

Knowledge of international freight services

Confident communication

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Job Title

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Location

Chelmsford, Essex (modern office, minutes from the train station)

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 + uncapped bonus (lifetime account earnings)

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re excited to be recruiting for a global freight forwarder that has recently launched operations in the UK. With significant international backing, this is an incredibly exciting time to join the business and be part of their UK growth story.

They are seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to join their brand-new Chelmsford office. This is a fantastic career opportunity, offering a clear pathway to Sales Manager level, excellent financial rewards, and the chance to make your mark in a business with serious growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across air, sea, and road freight services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing accounts long-term.
• Identify and target potential customers through proactive sales activity.
• Collaborate closely with the operations team to deliver seamless service to clients.
• Work towards agreed revenue and GP targets with uncapped earning potential.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings, events, and client presentations.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in freight forwarding sales / business development.
• Strong knowledge of international freight services (air, ocean, or road).
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and long-lasting client relationships.
• Results-driven, ambitious, and keen to grow with a developing UK team.
• Self-motivated with excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE).
• Uncapped commission scheme – bonus paid for the lifetime of the account.
• Modern office space in Chelmsford, close to the train station for easy commuting.
• Opportunity to join a global forwarder at an exciting early stage in the UK market.
• Genuine career progression to Sales Manager level.
• Supportive environment with the financial stability of a large global group.