Senior Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: South East England (Remote)
Salary: £65,000 basic + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are representing a respected and growing freight forwarding company seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to lead commercial growth across the South East. This is a high-impact, strategic role ideal for a sales professional with a strong background in freight forwarding and a passion for developing new business.
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive base salary of £65,000
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Uncapped commission structure
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Car allowance or company vehicle
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Remote working with full autonomy over your territory
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Strong operational support and a collaborative culture
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Clear progression opportunities into senior leadership
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A business that rewards initiative, ambition, and results
Key Responsibilities:
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Proactively identify and win new business across air, sea, and road freight services
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Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers across multiple sectors
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Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to onboarding
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Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored, end-to-end logistics solutions
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Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets and KPIs
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Maintain accurate activity and pipeline reports via the company CRM
Requirements:
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Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (multimodal experience preferred)
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Established network and confidence dealing with senior stakeholders
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Results-driven with a consistent history of meeting sales targets
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Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional looking to take the next step with a dynamic and forward-thinking logistics company.
