Air Freight Business Development Manager (JOB-2741) Staines, England
Salary: GBP50000 - GBP100000 per annum
An established and fast-growing freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Air Freight Business Development Manager to join their commercial team.
The successful candidate will be managing significant monthly volumes; the business has built a strong reputation across multiple verticals including perishables, e-commerce, and general cargo.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing environment with strong operational support.
Duties and responsibilities of a Air Freight Business Development Manager:
* Identify, develop, and secure new air freight business across a range of verticals
* Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities, leveraging existing industry contacts
* Work closely with internal operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery
* Promote a range of services including time‑critical, e‑commerce, and general cargo solutions
* Maintain a self‑sufficient approach to business development, with minimal reliance on internal leads
The successful candidate:
* Proven track record in air freight business development
* Strong industry network and ability to generate new business independently
* Commercially driven with a proactive and self‑managing approach
* Experience across one or more verticals (e.g. perishables, e‑commerce, general cargo)
* High level of professionalism and ability to operate within a lean, fast‑paced environment
Benefits of Air Freight Business Development Manager:
* Basic salary: £50,000 – £100,000 (dependent on experience and billings)
* Uncapped commission structure (6% of GP, paid quarterly in arrears)
* Flexible / hybrid working (preference for candidates within reach of Heathrow)
* Standard company benefits
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