Posted: 7h ago
The role
Business Development Manager - Multimodal Freight Forwarding - £40,000 - £60,000
About the Role
Our client, a well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their Aberdeen office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with experience in the freight and logistics sector to play a key role in developing new business opportunities and driving revenue growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business across road, sea, and air freight services, building long-term customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to expand the company's market presence.
Business Development Manager - The Details
Competitive basic salary of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Attractive and uncapped commission structure with strong earning potential
Immediate start available
Opportunity to join a respected and growing freight forwarding business
Supportive management team and long-term career progression opportunities
Office-based role in Aberdeen with a collaborative working environment Business Development Manager - Requirements
Proven business development or sales experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain services
Strong knowledge of one or more freight modes, including road, sea, and air freight
Demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
Commercially minded with strong relationship-building abilities
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively
Strong IT and CRM system proficiency
Experience selling multimodal freight solutions
Existing network of contacts within relevant industries
Understanding of customs procedures and international trade
Experience working with import and export freight services Business Development Manager - Responsibilities
Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across multimodal freight forwarding services
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers
Conduct sales meetings, presentations, and negotiations with decision-makers
Prepare and present tailored freight and logistics solutions to clients
Generate and manage quotations, proposals, and tender submissions
Work closely with operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery
Develop strong relationships with customers to maximise retention and account growth
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities
Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline management through CRM systems
Represent the company professionally at industry events and networking opportunities This role would suit an experienced freight forwarding sales professional, account manager, or business development specialist who thrives on winning new business and developing long-term client partnerships. Whether your background is primarily in road, sea, air, or a combination of freight modes, our client is keen to speak with commercially driven individuals looking to take the next step in their career.
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