Senior Freight Business Development Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

International exposure

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Freight & Specialist Logistics in Dublin, Ireland. The role focuses on developing new business, engaging with high-value customers and securing complex logistics contracts across a multimodal network.

The candidate will lead commercial negotiations, build strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth for the Irish operation, with hybrid working available and close collaboration with operations

Qualifications

• Proven success in a senior freight forwarding or logistics business development role.
• Strong understanding of international freight, project cargo and specialist transport solutions.
• Demonstrated track record of winning and developing high-value customer accounts.
• Established network within relevant industry sectors.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities across key industry sectors.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve growth objectives.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful service delivery.
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and provide accurate forecasting.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities.

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Freight & Specialist Logistics

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid Working Available)

About the Opportunity

An established international logistics provider is seeking an ambitious, commercially driven and highly experienced Senior Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of its Irish operation. Part of a global logistics network, the organisation delivers multimodal freight solutions, specialist transport services and complex project cargo movements across a range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight sales professional who excels at developing new business, building strategic customer relationships and securing high-value logistics contracts.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across Ireland. The role will focus on engaging with high-value customers, target sectors and specialist logistics requirements, with particular emphasis on: Project Cargo Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Freight Specialist Transport Solutions Multimodal Logistics Services Supply Chain Solutions

The successful individual will play a key role in expanding market share, developing strategic client relationships and driving sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities across key industry sectors.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve growth objectives.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful service delivery.
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and provide accurate forecasting.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven success in a senior freight forwarding or logistics business development role.
• Strong understanding of international freight, project cargo and specialist transport solutions.
• Demonstrated track record of winning and developing high-value customer accounts.
• Established network within relevant industry sectors.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and results driven.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to join a growing international logistics organisation.
• Significant autonomy and influence within the Irish business.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a global group.