Senior BDM (Freight Forwarding)

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected freight forwarding company is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in South East England. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and the autonomy to manage your own territory. Ideal for a driven professional with a strong sales background in freight forwarding, this position provides opportunities for progression and leadership development.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Strong operational support

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in freight forwarding sales.
• Proven success in delivering and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales

Job description

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Senior Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Location: South East England

Salary: £65,000 basic + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance

Type: Full-time, Permanent, Remote

We are representing a respected and expanding freight forwarding and logistics company that is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across the South East region. This is a key strategic role, ideal for a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in securing new business and developing client relationships in the freight sector.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive base salary of £65,000
• Uncapped commission structure
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Autonomy to manage your own territory and customer base
• Strong operational support and a collaborative working environment
• Real opportunities for long-term progression and leadership development
• A company culture that rewards high performance and initiative

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across sea, air, and road freight services
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers across various industries
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and quoting to closing and onboarding
• Collaborate closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure a seamless client experience
• Meet and exceed agreed revenue and performance targets
• Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline using internal CRM systems

Requirements:

• Strong background in freight forwarding sales (multimodal experience preferred)
• An existing network of contacts and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders
• Proven success in delivering and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career with a reputable and forward-thinking freight forwarder.

To express interest or find out more, please apply today or send an up-to-date CV to [emailprotected] directly with "BDM- Heathrow" in the Subject line; applicants without the required experience or with Visa requirements will not receive a response.

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