Road Freight Business Development Manager
Pontefract
Up to £55,000 + Commission
An established logistics business with a strong freight forwarding platform is relaunching and expanding its road freight groupage offering. Having previously operated a successful groupage service, the company is now investing to rebuild this function and is seeking an experienced Groupage Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its growth.
This position is suited to a commercially driven groupage specialist who understands the market, has existing relationships, and can actively contribute business while helping to shape a growing department from the ground up.
The Role
Drive new business development specifically within road freight groupage
Leverage existing industry relationships and customer contacts to generate immediate opportunities
Identify, target, and secure groupage volumes that support sustainable growth
Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercially viable and deliverable solutions
Contribute to the rebuild and long-term structure of the groupage department
Support cross-selling opportunities alongside the company's established freight forwarding services
Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and commercial reporting
Act as a key commercial voice in shaping the future direction of the groupage offering
The Ideal Candidate
Proven background in road freight groupage sales or commercial roles
Strong understanding of groupage operations, pricing, and network requirements
Ability to bring transferable business, contacts, or active opportunities
Commercially astute with a consultative, relationship-led sales approach
Comfortable working closely with operations in a hands-on environment
Based locally to Pontefract and able to work from the office regularly
What's on Offer
Salary circa £55,000 plus a commission structure
Opportunity to build and influence a relaunching groupage function
High level of autonomy and visibility within the business
Long-term progression aligned to departmental and commercial growth
Support from an established forwarding division and leadership team
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