Job Title: Business Development Manager - Ocean & Air Freight Location: Manchester or East Midlands (Hybrid/Field-Based) Salary: Up to £70,000 Uncapped Commission Bonus Benefits Hours: Mon - Fri - Flexible Industry: Freight Forwarding / International Logistics A well-established, global freight forwarding company with a strong reputation for delivering tailored supply chain solutions is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manage r to join its growing UK team. With a solid infrastructure, international presence, and a flexible, customer-centric approach, this business is ideally positioned for significant growth and needs the right commercial talent to help make it happen. BDM - Ocean & Air Freight Role: As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities across air and ocean freight services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong industry knowledge and a consultative sales style to join a forward-thinking company with ambitious UK growth plans. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to drive new business growth. Identify and approach prospective clients in key industries requiring international freight services. Sell bespoke import/export solutions for both air and ocean freight. Work closely with operations and pricing teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. Maintain strong relationships with clients to drive repeat business and expand accounts. Track pipeline activity using CRM tools and report on KPIs to senior management. Essential experience: Proven track record in business development within freight forwarding, ideally with experience in both air and ocean freight. Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver solutions based on selling. Self-motivated and target-driven, with a hunter mentality. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Based in Manchester or the East Midlands region, with flexibility to travel to client sites. Package: Basic salary up to £60,000, depending on experience. Uncapped commission structure and performance-related bonus. Support from a stable, well-resourced global logistics provider. Freedom to shape your region and sales strategy with high levels of autonomy. Career progression within a growing UK division backed by a strong international network. WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.