Freight Forwarding BDM

WR Logistics; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Tamworth seeks an experienced Multi-Modal Business Development Manager to identify, win, and develop new business across road, air, ocean and broader freight forwarding solutions. You will own the commercial activity with autonomy, reporting to UK MD, and cultivate a pipeline across the Midlands and beyond.

The role offers up to £70,000 base plus commission/bonus, with field-based/hybrid/remote working options and a management structure that supports proactive growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record winning new business in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong multi-modal knowledge across road, air, and ocean.
• Commercial focus on revenue, margin and profitable growth.
• Able to prospect, network and open new customer relationships.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and development.
• Autonomous working style with close collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, win and develop new business across multi-modal freight solutions.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and implementation.
• Develop and manage relationships with clients in the Midlands and beyond.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Multi-modal knowledge

Prospecting & networking

Full sales cycle

Autonomous work style

Networking ability

Industry connections

Job description

MULTI-MODAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Tamworth

Salary Up to £70,000 Basic + Commission / Bonus

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 17:00pm field based/hybrid/remote

I'm currently working with a well-established and growing international logistics and freight forwarding business that is looking to appoint an experienced Multi-Modal Business Development Manager to join its UK operation.

This is a genuinely autonomous commercial role for someone who knows freight, understands how to win profitable business and wants the freedom to develop their own market rather than operate within a heavily structured corporate sales environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly into the UK Managing Director, you will take ownership of your commercial activity and be responsible for identifying, winning and developing new business across a broad multi-modal freight proposition.

There is no rigid geographical restriction on the territory. While the primary focus will naturally be on developing business across the Midlands, you will have the freedom to pursue the right customers and opportunities wherever they are located.

You’ll have the backing of an established international logistics business, but the autonomy to build your own pipeline, develop relationships and create new commercial opportunities.

The proposition covers road, air, ocean and wider freight forwarding / logistics solutions, giving you the flexibility to develop solutions around customer requirements rather than being restricted to a single mode.

What We’re Looking For

• Has a proven track record of winning new business within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Has strong multi-modal knowledge across road, air and ocean.
• Is commercially minded and understands the importance of revenue, margin and profitable growth.
• Is confident prospecting, networking and opening new customer relationships.
• Can manage the full sales cycle from initial prospect through to negotiation, implementation and account development.
• Has the confidence and maturity to operate autonomously while working closely with senior management and operations.
• Has an established network or demonstrable ability to build one.