Senior Busines Development Manager

WR Logistics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator is looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to expand its Air & Sea division in the United Kingdom. This role will focus on securing new freight business while developing high-value opportunities. Ideal candidates will have over three years in B2B freight forwarding sales, a strong hunter mentality, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of circa £95K, car allowance, annual leave, and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Enhanced family leave

Referral bonus scheme

Supportive working culture

Long service and recognition programmes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in B2B freight forwarding or logistics sales.
• Proven ability to secure new customers and exceed sales targets.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new Air & Sea freight customers.
• Generate and manage high-potential sales leads.
• Attend meetings to support the commercial strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Salary circa £70K

OTE Salary : Circa £95k+

Working Hours : Monday to Friday - Manage your Own Diary

A leading logistics operator is expanding its Air & Sea division and seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive national growth. This role focuses on securing new Air & Sea freight business, developing high-value opportunities, and consistently exceeding sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new Air & Sea freight customers
• Generate, qualify, and manage high-potential leads
• Plan and execute sales activity through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings
• Attend client and internal meetings to support commercial strategy
• Possess deep product knowledge across Air & Sea services
• Act as a professional brand representative and contribute to a high-performance culture

Ideal Candidate

• Proven B2B freight forwarding or logistics sales experience (3+ years preferred)
• Strong hunter mentality with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and confident working independently
• Full clean driving licence

Benefits

• Salary : £95,000
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced family leave
• Referral bonus scheme
• Supportive working culture with strong work-life balance
• Long service and recognition programmes