At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new client growth in freight forwarding and build long-term relationships.
- Company: Established international freight forwarder with global offices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, hybrid work options, and full expense coverage.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression in a growing international company.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and unlock significant earning potential while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in freight forwarding and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
A well-established international freight forwarder with multiple global offices is looking to hire a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive new client growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight sales professional who enjoys winning new business and building long-term client relationships. The business offers strong operational support, full expense coverage, and a genuinely attractive commission structure with ongoing earnings on every client you win. If you have a background in air freight, sea freight, or road freight, and are confident selling multimodal solutions, this role offers significant earning potential and long-term career progression.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Winning new freight forwarding business across air, sea, or road freight
- Selling multimodal logistics solutions to importers, exporters, and supply chain clients
- Developing long‑term commercial relationships with customers
- Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding
- Building and managing your own sales pipeline
- Working closely with the operations team to ensure smooth service delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Proven business development experience in freight forwarding
- Knowledge of air, sea, or road freight (multimodal experience advantageous)
- A strong track record of winning new business
- Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills
- Self‑motivated and capable of managing your own client portfolio
- Strong communication and relationship‑building ability
Package
- £55,000 – £65,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission structure
- Ongoing commission on every client you onboard
- All business expenses covered
- Hybrid working from Hayes or remote working available
- Opportunity to join a growing international freight forwarder
Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding employer: Strong Recruitment Group
Join a well-established international freight forwarder that values your expertise and offers a dynamic work environment. With a strong operational support system, uncapped commission structure, and the flexibility of hybrid or remote working from Hayes, this company is committed to your professional growth and success. Enjoy the opportunity to build long-term client relationships while benefiting from ongoing earnings on every client you win, making it an ideal place for ambitious sales professionals in the freight industry.
