At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business development for Air and Sea Freight at Heathrow.
- Company: Award-winning international freight forwarding and logistics provider.
- Benefits: £65,000 salary, car allowance, commission, and potential share options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with the backing of an established logistics group.
- Why this job: Shape a new branch from scratch and make your mark in the industry.
- Qualifications: Proven sales track record in freight forwarding and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Heathrow
Salary: £65,000 + Car Allowance + Commission + Share Options
Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning international freight forwarding and logistics provider, specialising in Air and Sea Freight, operating across a UK and European branch network with 250+ partner locations worldwide. They hold FIATA, BIFA and ISO 9001 accreditations, and were recently recognised as Best International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Provider at the UK Transport Awards 2026.
The Opportunity:
- Our client is investing in a brand-new branch at Heathrow and they need a Commercial / Sales Manager to be the first person on the ground.
- This is a genuine start-from-scratch opportunity: there's no existing book of business to inherit and no team in place yet.
- An experienced Operations Manager is lined up to join once the commercial foundations are in place, and the wider branch team will be built around you as the site grows.
- This is a real challenge; you'll need to be comfortable working independently, generating your own pipeline, and putting the site on the map.
- For the right person, with genuine autonomy over how the branch takes shape and a stake in building something from day one, it's an exceptional opportunity.
The Role:
- Drive new business development for Air and Sea Freight forwarding services from a standing start at the Heathrow branch.
- Build a pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking and relationship-building - no existing accounts to fall back on.
- Win and onboard new clients, laying the commercial foundation for the branch.
- Work closely with senior leadership as the face of the new site.
- Help shape the branch's commercial strategy and, in time, input into the team that's built around you.
- Represent the business professionally, reflecting its reputation for personalised, flexible service.
About You:
- Proven business development / sales track record specifically within freight forwarding (Air and/or Sea Freight) - this is essential, not a related industry.
- Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and is genuinely motivated by building something new.
- Strong new business hunter - comfortable generating your own leads rather than managing a handed-down portfolio.
- Resilient and commercially astute; able to handle the early-stage pressure of a start-up-style branch launch.
- Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
What's on Offer:
- £65,000 basic salary.
- Car allowance.
- Commission structure.
- Possible share options.
- The opportunity to build and shape a branch from the ground up, with a team growing around you.
- Backing of an established, award-winning international logistics group.
Interested in finding out more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Commercial Sales Manager in Guildford employer: MANIFEST RECRUITMENT LTD
As a fast-growing international freight forwarding and logistics provider, our client offers an exceptional opportunity for the Senior Business Development Manager role at Heathrow. With a focus on autonomy and the chance to build a branch from the ground up, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages innovation and personal growth. The company also provides competitive compensation, including a car allowance, commission structure, and potential share options, making it an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the logistics sector.
