Remote UK Sales Leader - Freight Forwarding Growth

LEMAN; Altofts; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Remote work option

Company pension

Wellbeing programme

Team events

Job summary

LEMAN UK is seeking a Sales Manager to lead and grow our UK commercial activities. You will shape strategy, drive new business, and build a high-performing sales team across freight forwarding services.

You will develop relationships with customers, collaborate with operations, and influence commercial decisions to deliver profitable growth, while upholding a culture of collaboration and customer focus. This role offers visibility within an international logistics group and the opportunity to

Qualifications

• Experience from the freight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Previous sales leadership experience.
• Strong commercial mindset and understanding of profitable growth.
• Broad knowledge of freight forwarding across multiple transport modes.
• Ability to work independently and make things happen.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing the commercial team.
• Driving new business development and strategic customer acquisition.
• Creating and executing sales plans to support growth ambitions.
• Building strong customer relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Collaborating with operations and leadership to drive commercial success.
• Supporting commercial decision-making, procurement discussions, and carrier relationships.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Customer relationship management

Strategic planning

Independent worker

Job description

LEMAN UK is seeking a Sales Manager to lead and grow our UK commercial activities. You will shape strategy, drive new business, and build a high-performing sales team across freight forwarding services.

You will develop relationships with customers, collaborate with operations, and influence commercial decisions to deliver profitable growth, while upholding a culture of collaboration and customer focus. This role offers visibility within an international logistics group and the opportunity to