Senior Business Development Manager

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Commission structure

25 days annual leave

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive revenue and spearhead growth across domestic and international air freight divisions.

You will secure new business, nurture client relationships, and tailor freight forwarding solutions to evolving supply chain needs. The role focuses on expanding routes, services, and markets, with a competitive base salary and an attractive commission structure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within freight forwarding or logistics (essential).
• Self-motivated, results-driven with a proactive approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset.
• Confident on the phone with a professional and engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Build and develop long-term partnerships with prospective and existing clients.
• Design and present bespoke freight forwarding and logistics solutions.
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to successful delivery.
• Identify new opportunities for growth across routes, services, and markets.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the freight and logistics landscape.
• Monitor shipments and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Negotiation

Business development

Communication

Strategic partnerships

Job description

A leading name in the freight and logistics sector is looking to appoint a driven and commercially focused Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead growth within its expanding Air Freight Division

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing sales professional to play a pivotal role in driving revenue, developing strategic partnerships, and unlocking new business opportunities across both domestic and international markets.

The Role

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business while nurturing and expanding existing client relationships. You’ll work consultatively with customers to deliver tailored freight forwarding solutions that meet their evolving supply chain needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Build and develop long-term partnerships with prospective and existing clients
• Design and present bespoke freight forwarding and logistics solutions
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to successful delivery
• Identify new opportunities for growth across routes, services, and markets
• Maintain a strong understanding of the freight and logistics landscape
• Monitor shipments and ensure exceptional service delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience within freight forwarding or logistics (essential)
• A self-motivated, results-driven individual with a proactive approach
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset
• Confident on the phone with a professional and engaging manner

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 – £75,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Attractive commission structure
• Company car
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking organization, I’d love to hear from you.

Or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.