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Drive Growth. Shape a Region. Build Something That Lasts.
One of the top 25 freight forwarders globally, is expanding. A 125-year legacy as a privately-owned logistics leader, they offer end-to-end freight and supply chain services—without the rigidity of corporate red tape.
* Now hiring a Senior Business Development Manager to lead our growth in the North East—a role that has the opportunity to quickly evolve into launching and scaling a new regional branch.
What You’ll Do
• Own business development across the North East, from Leeds to the Scottish borders.
• Develop and implement a commercial growth strategy to establish a new branch.
• Opportunity to move into a Branch Manager role to build and grow your own team.
• Leverage robust operational support to focus on client relationships and new business.
• Deliver market-leading customer satisfaction with best-in-class quote response times.
You Are
• An experienced freight forwarding professional with strong commercial instincts.
• Skilled in new business development, with a track record of building a strong portfolio.
• Ready to step into a leadership role and shape your own office.
• Client-focused, consultative, and motivated by long-term success—not just transactions.
• Based in or near the North East region (Leeds to Scottish borders).
Why This Opportunity?
• Privately owned and agile—no heavy corporate layers to slow you down.
• Exceptional leadership—report to a Managing Director with a strong reputation and people-first approach.
• Team-first culture—collaborative, stable, and passionate about quality service.
• Top-tier KPIs—air freight quotes in 2 hours, ocean in 5.
• Strong base salary of £55K–£70K + rapid career progression.
• Part of a fast-growing UK network—recent branch launches scaled to 7–9 people in under a year.
• 7% in your first 2 years
• 5% in year 3
• 2% for the life of the account
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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