Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding

Business Development Manager – Air, Road & Sea Freight

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

I’m 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.