*Ready to Drive New Business at LEMAN?*
LEMAN UK is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 – and we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join us and make it even greater.
This role is all about new business – identifying opportunities, opening the right conversations, and closing the deal to continue the growth of our UK customer base. With a flexible hybrid working arrangement, based out of our office in Normanton, West Yorkshire, you will have full ownership of your own pipeline. Working across all freight modes, your core focus will be the development of Air and Ocean freight, offering flexible, tailored solutions for every client.
Fed up with corporate chains of command, where everything takes days or even weeks to resolve? At LEMAN UK, we keep things simple. No endless sign-off processes. No layers of politics. Just real autonomy, direct access to decision-makers – and the backing to win and grow business your way.
Our Ideal Business Development Manager
* Identifies and closes new business opportunities: You'll have the drive, passion, and ability to win new clients. You are commercially astute, can work autonomously to identify opportunities across the UK (with no geographical boundaries), and successfully manage and develop those relationships.
* Delivers tailored logistics solutions: Not one-size-fits-all packages. You'll work closely with our in-house IT team to customise online platforms and solutions that truly fit each customer's needs.
* Owns your pipeline: From initial contact to close, this is your process to run. You'll communicate effectively with our management and operational teams to deliver outstanding customer service and operational excellence.
* Focuses on what matters: You'll be measured on gross profit – we care more about quality than outdated KPIs or tick-box exercises.
You're Probably a Good Fit If
* You've worked in a Freight Forwarding sales environment for a minimum of 2+ years.
* You're confident working independently and driving your own success.
* You communicate clearly and professionally – without overcomplicating things.
* You bring energy, structure, and a people-first mindset to how you work while delivering operational excellence.
Why this role might not be for you?
This is a role for someone who enjoys the pace and success of securing new business – and wants the space and support to chase it. If you prefer managing existing accounts, need a ready-made client list, or specialise in key account management – unfortunately, this isn't the right fit for you.
Location:
UK-based, with one day a week in our Normanton office.
Enough about us… we want to hear from you
Get Excited About
* Enjoy a benefits package designed with you in mind: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), convenient free parking, discounted gym membership and more.
* Flexibility: We understand that life is unpredictable, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements, where possible, to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. You'll have the freedom to structure your workday in a way that suits you best, whether that means working from home, adjusting your hours, or taking time off when you need it.
* Sabbatical: Need a break from the daily grind? We offer sabbatical opportunities to take extended time off to recharge, explore your passions, and come back to work feeling refreshed and inspired.
* Investment in Professional Development: We're committed to helping our people grow and reach their full potential.
* Social and Company Events: We believe that work should be enjoyable, which is why we organize regular social and company events to bring our people together.
* A Birthday Treat: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off - because you deserve it.
* Recognition that Counts: From employee of the month shout-outs to team nights out, we love recognising and celebrating our people for the great work they do.
About Us
LEMAN is a global company with deep roots and a modern, people-centric approach. We believe in empowering our colleagues and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to perform at their best.
Every day, we provide customized logistics and transport solutions that make a difference for companies and people around the world. At LEMAN, we're large enough to deliver top-quality global supply chain solutions yet small enough to offer truly personal experience – for both our customers and each other.