Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

White Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager for the South East region of the UK. The successful candidate will drive business growth by developing relationships and acquiring new freight clients. This role offers a competitive salary, commission, and additional perks, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced sales professionals in the freight industry.

Benefits

Commission

Company car / car allowance

Fantastic additional benefits to be discussed during interview

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential.
• Proven track record in Sea, Road or Air Freight sales.
• Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing new regular trading and profitable freight customers.
• Looking for customers with customs requirements.

Skills

Sales experience in freight forwarding

Understanding of transport and logistics

Strong resilience

Relationship building

Team player

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Accountability

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Job description

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Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager, London

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Client:

White Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

Location: South East, UK

Commission, company car / car allowance + fantastic additional benefits / perks to be discussed during interview

My client, an international recognised Freight Forwarding group are in search of an experienced Freight Business Development Manager to cover the South region of the UK.

You will be responsible for supporting the growth of the business by sourcing new regular trading and profitable freight customers, as well looking for customers with customs requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a sales role within a freight forwarding/logistics organisation is essential with a proven track record of success in Sea, Road or Air Freight sales
• Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• The ability to keep self-motivated
• High attention to detail
• Accountability to yourself and others
• Analytical and ambitious
• High IT literacy skills

Interviews are ready to be taken place! Apply today to find out more.

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