Business Development Manager - Birmingham - Freight Forwarding

Business Development Manager – Freight ForwardingLocation Birmingham – Hybrid / Field-Based Salary £40,000 – £65,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits The Company Our client is a globally recognised top 10 freight forwarder, delivering market-leading logistics and supply chain solutions across air freight, sea freight, road freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and contract logistics.

With an established international network and a strong reputation for operational excellence, they are continuing to invest heavily in commercial growth across the UK market.

Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their high-performing commercial team. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business growth across freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, targeting SME and corporate customers across multiple sectors.

This is a consultative sales role focused on identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and delivering tailored logistics solutions to customers.

Key responsibilities include

Generating and developing new business opportunities across air, sea, and road freight

Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding

Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective clients

Conducting client meetings both virtually and face-to-face

Preparing quotations, proposals, and tailored logistics solutions

Working closely with operational teams to ensure smooth customer implementation

Negotiating commercial agreements and rates

Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets and KPIs

Maintaining accurate records through CRM systems

Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity

Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have:

Proven business development experience within freight forwarding or logistics

Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and/or road freight solutions

A track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability

Self-motivation with the ability to work independently

Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

Experience selling multimodal freight solutions

Existing customer portfolio or industry contacts

Knowledge of customs, warehousing, or supply chain solutions

Experience within a global freight forwarding organisation

What’s on Offer

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission structure

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Career progression within a global organisation

Ongoing training and professional development

Apply If you are an ambitious freight forwarding sales professional looking to join a leading global logistics provider, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.