Senior Business Development Manager

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission 15%

Car allowance

Flexible working (WFH)

Private Healthcare

30 days annual leave

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Freight, offering a salary range and bonus structure. The role focuses on driving high-value opportunities across road, air and sea freight, building strong senior-level relationships and pursuing strategic growth.

The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in freight sales, a commercial mindset, and proactive leadership to expand market presence and service offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling Road, Air or Sea Freight at a senior level.
• Track record of exceeding targets.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term strategic relationships.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with strong leadership capability.

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

Proven experience selling freight

Strong commercial mindset

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Leadership capability

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Freight

Salary £60,000 - £80,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Commission

About the role:

We’re looking for a driven and relationship-focused Senior Business Development Manager to join a growing team within a top 10 Freight and Logistics Provider. The company specialise in Full Supply Chain solutions due to their market leading services.

What’s on offer?

Package:

• Commission: 15%
• Fully expensed Company Car / Car allowance
• Flexible working (WFH with occasional office visits)
• 30 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare for you and immediate family

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