Senior Business Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £55k-£75k

Commission

Company car

Hours 09:00-17:00

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is assisting a leading freight and logistics provider in appointing a driven Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in Air & Sea freight. You will identify and secure new business, develop partnerships, and tailor freight solutions for domestic and international markets.

Based in the United Kingdom, the role offers £55,000–£75,000 base, attractive commission, a company car, and standard hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and proactive.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Highly organised with multi-priority management.
• Collaborative, customer-first mindset.
• Confident on the phone with a professional 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

Logistics experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organisation

Phone manner

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 & Sea 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.