Senior Business Development Manager

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission 15%

28 days + bank holidays

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Freight in the Greater London area. The role focuses on driving high-value new business opportunities, fostering senior-level relationships and shaping strategic growth in road, air or sea freight.

You’ll lead initiatives to identify opportunities, monitor market trends and report on expansions through new customers and services, contributing to the company’s next expansion phase.

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling Road, Air or Sea Freight at a senior level.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term strategic relationships.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with strong leadership capability.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, face-to-face and via telephone.

Responsibilities

• Driving high-value new business opportunities in line with strategic growth targets.
• Building, developing and maintaining senior-level relationships with key decision-makers.
• Staying up to date with market trends, competitor activity and industry changes.
• Identifying, assessing and reporting opportunities for expansion through new customers, new routes and new service offerings.

Skills

Senior sales

Freight sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager – Freight

Salary £55,000 - £75,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Commission

About the role:

We’re looking for a driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to join a growing team within a well-established global logistics business. This company has had a European presence for over 50 years and is currently in their next phase of expansion.

What’s on offer?

Package:

• Commission: 15%
• 28 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Driving high-value new business opportunities in line with strategic growth targets
• Building, developing and maintaining senior-level relationships with key decision-makers
• Staying up to date with market trends, competitor activity and industry changes
• Identifying, assessing and reporting opportunities for expansion through new customers, new routes and new service offerings

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience selling Road, Air or Sea Freight at a senior level
• A strong commercial mindset with a track record of exceeding targets
• The ability to build and maintain long-term strategic relationships
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with strong leadership capability
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, face-to-face and via telephone