Strategic Freight Growth Manager

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd; Hessle; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Field-based / hybrid working

Job summary

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with an established international freight management provider to recruit a Commercial Development Manager for a Hessle/Hull area role.

The position blends field-based work with occasional office or remote activity, driving growth across road, air and ocean freight. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in freight forwarding or logistics sales, with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or commercial management within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of the UK logistics sector.
• Ability to work field-based and remotely as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities across the UK logistics and freight forwarding market.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer supply chains and identify efficiency improvements.
• Promote freight forwarding and logistics solutions across road, air and ocean modes.
• Generate leads through proactive prospecting, networking and referrals.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline from initial contact to conversion.
• Prepare and present tailored logistics proposals and negotiate terms to grow revenue.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Commercial management

Freight forwarding

Logistics

Negotiation

Driving licence

Job description

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with an established international freight management provider to recruit a Commercial Development Manager for a Hessle/Hull area role.

The position blends field-based work with occasional office or remote activity, driving growth across road, air and ocean freight. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in freight forwarding or logistics sales, with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.