Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Middlesex Position: Full-Time, Fully Office-Based 9:00-5:30 Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience) + Uncapped Commission

Our client is a growing and well-established international freight forwarding and logistics business, providing tailored shipping and supply chain solutions across air, sea, and road freight services.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Executive / Business Development Manager to join their expanding team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to develop new business opportunities and build long-term client relationships within the freight forwarding and logistics sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving company growth by identifying prospects, generating leads, and securing new business.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across international freight markets

Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and new clients

Focus on developing trade lanes, particularly between the USA and the UK

Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing and onboarding new accounts

Self-generate new business opportunities through cold outreach, networking, and market research

Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and service delivery

Maintain a strong pipeline and consistently achieve sales activity and revenue targets

Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments

Key Requirements

Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management

Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain is highly desirable

Strong ability to generate new business and secure long-term clients

Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Strong commercial awareness and a target-driven mindset

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a new business environment

Strong organisational and time management skills

Proficient in using CRM systems (in-house system experience beneficial)

What's On Offer

A competitive salary up to £70,000

Company Car

A supportive, fast-paced office environment with real opportunities for career progression.

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