Role: Business Development Manager - European Road Freight Location: Featherstone, WF7 Salary: £30,000 - £80,000 pa - depending on experience Company car or car allowance Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours - (flexible hours) Hybrid: 2 - 3 days per week About the role: Our client a long established and trusted UK & European Freight company are looking to recruit an experienced, proactive Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This position is suited to a commercially driven European Road Freight specialist who understands the market, has existing relationships and can actively contribute business. Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager- European Road Freight: Lead new business development focused on European road freight services Drive sales activity across the Northern region. Utilise existing industry networks and customer relationships to generate immediate opportunities. Identify, pursue and secure new business to support long term, sustainable growth. Collaborate closely with operational teams to deliver commercially viable and operationally sound solutions. Support cross selling initiatives alongside the company's established freight forwarding services. Maintain accurate sales pipelines, forecasts and commercial reporting. Act as a key commercial contributor in shaping and developing the future of the European road freight offering. Skills & Experience required for the Business Development Manager- European Road Freight: Proven experience in European road freight sales or a commercially relevant role. Strong knowledge of European road freight operations, pricing structures, and network requirements Ability to introduce transferable business, existing contacts or live sales opportunities. Commercially minded with a consultative, relationship driven approach to sales. Comfortable collaborating closely with operational teams in a hands on working environment. Ideally based within a commutable distance of Wakefield and able to attend the office on a regular basis. Excellent communication, organisational skills. What's on offer: Salary: £30,000 - £80,000 pa - depending on experience Flexible hours - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent career progression Company pension Free on site parking If you have a wealth of sales experience within European road freight and are looking for your next challenge, apply today! Our Guarantee: Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.