Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding Location: Sutton Coldfield Salary: £40,000 Uncapped Bonus Job Type: Permanent | Full-time | Office-based | Monday to Friday Are you a driven B2B sales professional with a background in freight forwarding? Do you thrive on building new client relationships and closing deals? We're working with a dynamic and well-established freight forwarding business in the West Midlands that is expanding its team and looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager to fuel further growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who lives for the thrill of new business and is ready to bring energy, strategy, and resilience to a high-potential role. What’s on Offer: Basic salary up to £40,000 Uncapped bonus scheme 25 days holiday including bank holidays Company pension scheme Contribution to mileage and phone bill Supportive and ambitious working environment The Opportunity: As Business Development Manager, your focus will be 100% on new business generation. This is a proactive, outbound sales role where you’ll be identifying and converting new opportunities across air, sea, and road freight. Key Responsibilities: Proactively source and secure new business through cold calling, outreach, and networking Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of freight forwarding prospects Build and maintain relationships to maximise long-term value Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs Represent the business with professionalism, confidence, and drive What We’re Looking For: Minimum of 3 years’ B2B sales experience with a strong track record of winning new business Experience in freight forwarding (air, sea, and/or road) is essential Confident communicator with natural rapport-building skills Self-starter who thrives in a results-driven environment Strong commercial awareness, resilience, and organisational skills Ability to manage a structured pipeline and spot new opportunities Job Ref: EN840 Hollyfield Personnel does not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything within 5–7 working days of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.