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Freight Business Development Manager Hybrid / Field-Based Up to £60,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission North West Are you a proven Freight Forwarding Sales professional looking for a role where your earnings truly reflect your performance? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious freight forwarding business seeking an experienced Freight Business Development Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who can demonstrate a track record of winning new business, generating GP, and building long-term client relationships. What's on Offer? Basic salary up to £60,000 DOE Uncapped commission structure Earn up to 15% commission on generated business Hybrid working and field-based flexibility 25 days holiday + BH Autonomy to develop your own sales strategy Strong operational support team behind you Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business Genuine long-term career progression As a Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new freight forwarding opportunities across your region. Responsibilities include: • Generating new business opportunities across Air, Ocean and Road Freight • Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline Want Winning profitable business and achieving GP targets We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Proven experience within Freight Forwarding Sales A track record of generating new business and delivering GP growth Experience selling Air Freight, Ocean Freight or Road Freight services Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Self-motivation and a results-driven approach The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely rewards success. With a highly competitive basic salary, uncapped commission structure, and the freedom to manage your own territory, you'll have the platform to maximise both your earnings and career development. If you're a freight forwarding sales professional looking for your next challenge and want to be rewarded for the business you bring in, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Bradley David Associates is seeking an experienced Inside Sales & Pricing Specialist on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarder based in Chelmsford area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic logistics team responsible for developing new business, managing customer pricing enquiries, and driving growth across sea, air, and road freight services. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage your own portfolio of accounts, focusing primarily on sea freight (FCL/LCL), imports, and exports. Support the branch team with accurate and timely sea freight pricing enquiries. Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase company volume, revenue, and market profile. Coordinate closely with carriers, suppliers, and the internal BDM and operations teams to ensure efficient service delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across all levels. Take decisive action to achieve targets and support the company's overall strategic objectives. Requirements Proven sales experience within freight forwarding or logistics is essential. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand cost and profit drivers. Good knowledge of sea freight operations; familiarity with air, road, or warehousing is advantageous. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and reporting tools

Road Freight Business Development Manager Location: South Coast Salary: Up to 60,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus Benefits: Company Pension, Car Allowance, Career Development Opportunities I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international logistics and freight forwarding business for an experienced Road Freight Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team on the South Coast. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven freight sales professional to join an established organisation with significant resources, a strong operational network, and ambitious growth plans across the UK and European logistics market. The business offers a comprehensive range of transport and supply chain solutions and has built a strong reputation for service excellence, operational reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. With substantial infrastructure, international reach, and a customer-centric approach, they are well-positioned to support continued commercial growth and provide genuine opportunities for ambitious sales professionals. Why Join? Salary up to 60,000 depending on experience Uncapped bonus potential Company pension scheme Car allowance Join a well-established international logistics business Access to an extensive operational network and broad service offering Strong support from experienced operational and commercial teams Opportunity to sell solutions across multiple transport modes and supply chain services Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development Work within a business that values long-term customer relationships and service quality Secure role within a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans The Role As Road Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across domestic and European road freight services. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will target customers requiring tailored transport solutions, building long-term relationships and delivering value-added logistics services. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and securing new road freight business opportunities Developing relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation Conducting customer meetings both virtually and face-to-face Preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations Negotiating rates and service agreements Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful onboarding of new accounts Managing and developing a healthy sales pipeline Maintaining CRM records and sales activity reports Achieving agreed revenue and gross profit targets About You The successful candidate will have: Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales Strong knowledge of European and domestic road freight services A demonstrable track record of winning new business Experience managing the full sales process from lead generation to account implementation Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability A self-motivated and results-driven approach The ability to identify customer needs and provide tailored logistics solutions The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Freight Business Development Manager, Road Freight Sales Executive, Logistics Business Development Manager, Freight Sales Manager, or Commercial Manager who is looking to join a business with strong operational capabilities, excellent market reputation, and genuine opportunities to maximise earnings. If you're a driven sales professional with experience in road freight and a passion for developing new business, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. 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.

Our client is a highly successful Freight Forwarding and Logistics provider who provide Air, Sea & Road Freight Forwarding solutions on a global scale. They have an established international network, which offers customers an exceptional service at competitive prices. Your role will involve selling and promoting a freight forwarding multi modal service, in the main an air and sea freight service. Managing and promoting the complete sales cycle from identifying prospective clients, making your own appointments, visiting clients to sell and promote air and sea import and export services worldwide. In order to apply for this role, you will have experience of selling a multi modal freight forwarding service although we are welcoming candidates who have sold only one mode as long as this is sea or air freight. You will be self-motivated, and sales driven with a proven track record in freight forwarding sales. You will possess excellent market knowledge in freight forwarding and good negotiation and closing skills. Salary and Benefits Salary 45,000 to 60,000 Car Allowance Commission Scheme plus, benefits