At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business in air, road, and sea freight services.
- Company: Established international logistics provider with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Up to £50,000 salary, car allowance, and bonus opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent growth potential and relationship-building opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a respected company and build your own customer base with high autonomy.
- Qualifications: Proven success in business development within freight forwarding and logistics.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
Im recruiting on behalf of an established international logistics provider that is looking for an experienced Freight & Logistics Business Development Manager to drive new business across air, road, and sea freight services. This is a high-impact commercial role suited to a driven sales professional who excels at winning new accounts and developing long-term, profitable customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business across air, road, and sea freight markets.
- Drive lead generation through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and market research.
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from prospect through to close.
- Develop tailored multimodal freight solutions across air freight, groupage, LTL/FTL, and ocean services.
- Work closely with operations, pricing, and customer service teams to ensure smooth delivery and margin growth.
- Maintain a strong commercial presence within your assigned markets and trade lanes.
What We're Looking For
- Proven success in business development within freight forwarding, logistics, or multimodal transport.
- Strong track record in lead generation and converting new business opportunities.
- Good understanding of UK-Europe and global freight flows across air, road, and sea.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and close profitable deals.
- Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to join a respected international logistics business with strong market presence.
- High autonomy to build and grow your own customer base across multiple freight modes.
- Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus.
Locations
WarringtonCheshire
We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding in Cheshire, Warrington
Business Development
Freight Forwarding
Logistics
Lead Generation
Sales Pipeline Management
Multimodal Freight Solutions
Negotiation Skills
