Job title: Business Development Manager
Location: Northwest - Field Based
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Commission
Business Development Manager Overview
Our client is seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to join their growing logistics and freight forwarding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving sustainable business growth across international freight and supply chain solutions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the customer base, developing strategic partnerships, and increasing revenue across air freight, sea freight, road freight, customs, warehousing, and value-added logistics services. You will work closely with operational teams to deliver tailored freight forwarding and logistics solutions that meet client requirements while supporting the company's long-term growth objectives.
Business Development Manager Responsibilities
* Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain sectors.
* Generate new business across air freight, ocean freight, road freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution services.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
* Develop and implement effective sales and business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
* Collaborate with freight operations, customer service, and commercial teams to deliver seamless logistics solutions.
* Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the freight forwarding market.
* Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, tenders, presentations, and commercial solutions to prospective clients.
* Negotiate commercial agreements and service contracts with customers.
* Develop growth opportunities within existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling logistics and freight services.
* Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities, and pipelines using CRM systems.
* Produce regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and market insights for senior management.
* Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, networking functions, and client meetings.
* Ensure all business activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
Business Development Manager Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in business development, sales, or account management within freight forwarding, logistics, transport, or supply chain industries.
* Proven track record of generating new business and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
* Strong understanding of international freight forwarding, including air, sea, and road freight operations.
* Experience selling freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, or 3PL solutions.
* Ability to develop and deliver client presentations, tenders, and commercial proposals.
* Prospect and engage potential customers through calls, emails, networking, referrals, and face-to-face meetings.
* Collaborate with internal departments to develop pricing strategies, quotations, and service offerings.
* Review sales performance, pipeline activity, and market trends, adjusting strategies where required.
* Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to promote company services and expand market presence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000.
* Attractive performance-based bonus structure.
* Career development and progression opportunities within a growing international logistics business.
* Ongoing professional training and development.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and expanding freight forwarding and logistics organisation.
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