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Business Development Manager Freight Forwarder Southampton £45,000.00 £50,000.00 Do you have experience in freight forwarding sales, logistics solutions, or eCommerce fulfilment? Are you commercially driven, highly organised and motivated by identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and converting tailored logistics solutions into long-term commercial partnerships? Our client is looking for a proactive and customer-focused Business Development Manager to join their Freight Forwarding and eCommerce Logistics team. This role will play a key part in driving business growth across freight forwarding, customs, fulfilment, and warehousing services by developing new sales opportunities, managing customer relationships, and supporting long-term commercial success. Working closely with Operations, Client Services, and the wider commercial team, you will help deliver tailored logistics solutions across air, sea, road freight, customs brokerage, and fulfilment services. Your key responsibilities will be to: Source and develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and collaboration with Operations teams. Research, identify and qualify prospective customers within target markets. Build and manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM systems. Arrange meetings and calls with prospective customers to understand their logistics requirements and provide tailored solutions. Develop tailored proposals and presentations that address customer needs, service requirements and commercial objectives. Support the preparation and presentation of competitive multimodal pricing solutions. Monitor Market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to help identify new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Support customer retention and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts. Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and quotations across Air, Ocean, EU Road, Brokerage, Fulfilment and Warehousing services. Contribute to commercial growth strategies focused on profitability and customer service. Support marketing and networking activity including LinkedIn engagement and trade events. Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for the Commercial Director. Build relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers to support competitive solutions. Support achievement of agreed sales targets and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or internal sales roles with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. Strong understanding of multimodal freight services including air, sea, and road freight. A proactive approach to prospecting, negotiation and consultative selling. The ability to interpret customer, market and competitor information to identify trends and opportunities. Experience managing sales pipelines, quotations, and CRM systems. Confident communication skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues. Commercial awareness with a clear focus on customer service, revenue growth and profitability. Ability to work collaboratively across sales, operations and customer service teams. A well-organised and structured approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow opportunities through to completion. Experience within eCommerce, FBA fulfilment, customs, or warehousing environments would be beneficial. Benefits In addition to the salary advertised, this role offers the opportunity to increase overall earnings through a bonus scheme linked to agreed sales targets and business growth. 25 holiday days per year plus 8 statutory days, increasing to 26 days after two years service and 27 days after four years service. Membership of the Company Group Life Assurance Scheme which is currently three times annual salary. The Company operates a Group Personal Pension Plan which complies with current Workplace Pension legislation. Enrolment into the Health Shield Cash Plan after successful completion of probation period. Free on-site car parking. Length of service awards. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay with qualifying service. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and believe you have the appropriate skills and experience, our client would love to hear from you. Please click apply and complete your application.

Business Development Manager Freight Forwarder Southampton £45,000.00 £50,000.00 Do you have experience in freight forwarding sales, logistics solutions, or eCommerce fulfilment Are you commercially driven, highly organised and motivated by identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and converting tailored logistics solutions into long-term commercial partnerships We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our Freight Forwarding and eCommerce Logistics team. This role will play a key part in driving business growth across freight forwarding, customs, fulfilment, and warehousing services by developing new sales opportunities, managing customer relationships, and supporting long-term commercial success. Working closely with Operations, Client Services, and the wider commercial team, you will help deliver tailored logistics solutions across air, sea, road freight, customs brokerage, and fulfilment services. Your key responsibilities will be to: Source and develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and collaboration with Operations teams. Research, identify and qualify prospective customers within target markets. Build and manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM systems. Arrange meetings and calls with prospective customers to understand their logistics requirements and provide tailored solutions. Develop tailored proposals and presentations that address customer needs, service requirements and commercial objectives. Support the preparation and presentation of competitive multimodal pricing solutions. Monitor Market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to help identify new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Support customer retention and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts. Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and quotations across Air, Ocean, EU Road, Brokerage, Fulfilment and Warehousing services. Contribute to commercial growth strategies focused on profitability and customer service. Support marketing and networking activity including LinkedIn engagement and trade events. Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for the Commercial Director. Build relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers to support competitive solutions. Support achievement of agreed sales targets and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or internal sales roles with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. Strong understanding of multimodal freight services including air, sea, and road freight. A proactive approach to prospecting, negotiation and consultative selling. The ability to interpret customer, market and competitor information to identify trends and opportunities. Experience managing sales pipelines, quotations, and CRM systems. Confident communication skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues. Commercial awareness with a clear focus on customer service, revenue growth and profitability. Ability to work collaboratively across sales, operations and customer service teams. A well-organised and structured approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow opportunities through to completion. Experience within eCommerce, FBA fulfilment, customs, or warehousing environments would be beneficial. Benefits In addition to the salary advertised, this role offers the opportunity to increase overall earnings through a bonus scheme linked to agreed sales targets and business growth. 25 holiday days per year plus 8 statutory days, increasing to 26 days after two years service and 27 days after four years service. Membership of the Company Group Life Assurance Scheme which is currently three times annual salary. The Company operates a Group Personal Pension Plan which complies with current Workplace Pension legislation. Enrolment into the Health Shield Cash Plan after successful completion of probation period. Free on-site car parking. Length of service awards. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay with qualifying service. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and believe you have the appropriate skills and experience, we d love to hear from you. Please click apply and you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.

David Bradley Associates is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager - Air & Sea Freight on behalf of a rapidly growing logistics organisation. Key Responsibilities: Drive the development and growth of the company's Air & Sea Freight divisions, focusing on sales expansion, operational excellence, and long-term profitability. Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across airfreight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL), conventional shipping, and multimodal logistics solutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, airlines, shipping lines, NVOCCs, freight partners, and agents to secure competitive rates and capacity. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing account management. Work closely with finance teams to develop profitable pricing strategies, manage margins, and evaluate market surcharges and costs. Ensure compliance with all relevant freight forwarding regulations, customs procedures, INCOTERMS, SOLAS/VGM requirements, IMDG/DG regulations, and carrier policies. Key Requirements: Proven business development and sales experience within airfreight, ocean freight, or multimodal logistics environments. Demonstrated success in securing new business and developing long-term customer relationships within the freight forwarding industry. Strong knowledge of international air and ocean freight operations, including FCL/LCL shipments, airfreight procedures, carrier networks, and booking processes. Experience negotiating rates and commercial agreements with airlines, shipping lines, NVOCCs, and logistics partners. Solid understanding of customs regulations, INCOTERMS, SOLAS/VGM requirements, IMDG/DG compliance, and international shipping documentation. Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline This is a Field Based (UK) with fortnightly visits to Manchester HQ and occasional national/international travel

Business Development Manager - Freight (Air & Sea) Location: Sheffield Salary: Up to 60,000 DOE + Bonus A growing, independently owned freight forwarder is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support continued growth across air and sea freight operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven freight professional who understands both the operational and sales side of the industry and is looking to join a business with a strong customer-first approach and genuine room to make an impact. The company operates across air, sea, road and multimodal freight solutions with a strong focus on tailored customer service and relationship-led logistics. The Role You'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities while also managing and growing existing customer relationships. This is a hands-on commercial role suited to someone who enjoys building long-term partnerships and understands the day-to-day realities of freight forwarding. The position will involve: Generating new business across air & sea freight services Managing and developing existing customer accounts Quoting and negotiating freight solutions Working closely with operational teams to ensure service delivery Identifying growth opportunities across import/export business Attending client meetings and networking within the market What We're Looking For Previous freight forwarding sales or commercial experience Strong understanding of air & sea freight operations Knowledge of imports/exports, customs and multimodal forwarding Ability to develop and maintain client relationships Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development Existing client relationships or transferable business would be highly advantageous WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding Location Birmingham - Hybrid / Field-Based Salary £40,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits The Company Our client is a globally recognised top 10 freight forwarder, delivering market-leading logistics and supply chain solutions across air freight, sea freight, road freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and contract logistics. With an established international network and a strong reputation for operational excellence, they are continuing to invest heavily in commercial growth across the UK market. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their high-performing commercial team. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business growth across freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, targeting SME and corporate customers across multiple sectors. This is a consultative sales role focused on identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and delivering tailored logistics solutions to customers. Key responsibilities include: Generating and developing new business opportunities across air, sea, and road freight Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective clients Conducting client meetings both virtually and face-to-face Preparing quotations, proposals, and tailored logistics solutions Working closely with operational teams to ensure smooth customer implementation Negotiating commercial agreements and rates Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets and KPIs Maintaining accurate records through CRM systems Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have: Proven business development experience within freight forwarding or logistics Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and/or road freight solutions A track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability Self-motivation with the ability to work independently Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Experience selling multimodal freight solutions Existing customer portfolio or industry contacts Knowledge of customs, warehousing, or supply chain solutions Experience within a global freight forwarding organisation What's on Offer Competitive basic salary Uncapped commission structure Car allowance Hybrid working Pension scheme Private healthcare Career progression within a global organisation Ongoing training and professional development Apply If you are an ambitious freight forwarding sales professional looking to join a leading global logistics provider, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.