Job Title: Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding (North UK)
Location: Remote / Anywhere in the North of the UK
Salary: £40,000 £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Commission (5% of GP generated)
About Us:
We are a well-established, medium-sized international freight forwarder with a strong reputation in sea, air, and road logistics. While our expertise lies in sea freight, we pride ourselves on offering flexible solutions across all transport modes. We are now focused on expanding our presence in the North of the UK.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Business Development Manager with a proven background in freight forwarding sales to drive new business growth in the North. This home-based role gives you the autonomy to develop your region from the ground up. Your primary focus will be sea freight, handling import, export, or both, with support available from our air and road divisions when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify, approach, and win new clients across the North of the UK.
* Develop and grow a regional customer base from scratch.
* Promote our sea freight offerings while leveraging air and road logistics solutions as appropriate.
* Maintain strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
* Collaborate with the wider team to ensure seamless service delivery.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years experience in freight forwarding sales, ideally with sea/ocean logistics (import, export, or both).
* Proven track record of winning new business and developing a region.
* Strong understanding of international freight forwarding and supply chain logistics.
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently from home.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary of £40,000 £60,000 depending on experience.
* Commission: 5% of GP generated on new business and repeat orders (after a one-time threshold of approximately £150k).
* Potential to earn a £7,000 car allowance once performance is established.
* Salary increases based on target achievement.
* Expenses paid for travel, overnight stays, and other work-related costs.
* Flexible home-based working with the opportunity to make a significant impact on regional growth.
Interested?
For further details, please contact:
Shannon Clough
Interaction Leeds
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