Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding

Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding

Full-Time 45000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Headford Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Win and develop new business in freight forwarding across air, sea, and road.
  • Company: Join a leading freight forwarder with a growing commercial team.
  • Benefits: Earn £65k-£80k plus commission, with a company car or allowance.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for annual pay rises and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Unlock serious earning potential while building long-term customer relationships.
  • Qualifications: Proven sales experience in freight forwarding and strong industry knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.

Headford Group is working with a leading freight forwarder who is growing its commercial team and is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong track record in freight forwarding sales. If you're driven, commercially sharp and confident winning new business, this role offers serious earning potential.

What's on offer:

  • £65k-£80k basic (DOE)
  • Commission
  • Annual pay rise
  • Company car or car allowance

What you'll do:

  • Win and develop new business
  • Build long-term customer relationships
  • Take a consultative approach to understand client needs
  • Negotiate commercial agreements
  • Work closely with ops, customs and internal teams

What you'll need:

  • Proven freight forwarding sales experience
  • Strong knowledge of Air, Sea and/or Road
  • Confident managing the full sales cycle
  • Commercial, relationship-driven and professional

Interested? Send us your up to date CV.

Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding employer: Headford Group

Join a dynamic logistics business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth, you will play a crucial role in managing transport operations across the UK and Europe, all while being part of a supportive team that prioritises compliance and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful employment in a thriving sector.

Headford Group

Contact Details:

Headford Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding

Freight Forwarding Sales Experience
Knowledge of Air Freight
Knowledge of Sea Freight
Knowledge of Road Freight
Business Development
Customer Relationship Management
Consultative Selling