Freight Forwarding BDM
11 days ago
Basildon
Job Title: Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding Location: Basildon, UK Salary: Up to £75k basic (depending on experience and portfolio) + car allowance + performance-related commission/bonuses About the Role: Our client is looking to expand their Basildon office with a dynamic, commercially minded BDM who can bring energy, ideas, and growth potential to the branch. This is a long-term investment role, where the successful candidate will initially be supported under a restricted period (6–12 months) but is expected to develop opportunities and target their own portfolio of business by year 2. While the office is currently predominantly Ocean Freight-focused, the client is open to candidates with experience in Air and Road Freight, customs, or vertical sectors such as Hospitality Logistics. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and grow new business opportunities across Air, Road, and Ocean Freight services., • Manage and grow relationships with clients, identifying key opportunities to increase revenue., • Target a portfolio of business over time, balancing existing client relationships and new business development., • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service delivery aligns with customer requirements., • Operate commercially, including pricing discussions and revenue generation strategies., • Work within the restrictions period, focusing on select accounts if required, and develop a personal and branch growth plan for long-term contribution. Candidate Profile: • Proven commercial sales experience in freight forwarding or logistics, ideally with BDM or Senior BDM experience., • Experience across Air, Road, and Ocean Freight is highly desirable; customs knowledge is a bonus., • Strong relationship-building skills with clients and hauliers., • Self-motivated, dynamic, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment., • Comfortable working under a restrictions period, with clear targets for year 1 and year 2 portfolio growth., • Ability to develop innovative approaches to growing the Basildon branch and adding value to clients. Package & Benefits: • Competitive basic salary (up to £75k depending on experience and portfolio)., • Car allowance and performance-related commission/bonus structure., • Long-term career development and growth opportunities within a supportive team.