Freight Business Development Manager
hace 15 días
Liverpool
Freight Business Development Manager \n Location: North West / Hybrid Field-Based Salary: Competitive DOE + Uncapped Bonus + Benefits \n Reed is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious logistics business for an experienced Freight Business Development Manager. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with experience in freight, transport, courier, pallet network, or logistics services to join a business that is investing in growth and expanding its customer base across the UK and Europe. \n The successful candidate will play a key role in securing new business, developing long-term customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across a broad portfolio of freight and logistics solutions. \n The Opportunity \n Working as part of a dynamic commercial team, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new customers requiring: \n\n • UK Road Freight\n, • European Road Freight\n, • Same-Day Courier Services\n, • Next-Day Parcel Delivery\n, • Pallet Distribution\n, • Dedicated Transport Solutions\n, • Groupage and Consolidation Services\n, • Time-Critical Logistics\n\n This role will suit a proactive "hunter" who enjoys winning new business and has the ability to build strong relationships with customers across a variety of sectors. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Proactively identify and develop new freight and logistics opportunities\n, • Generate leads through networking, cold calling, referrals, social selling, and market research\n, • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding\n, • Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and site visits\n, • Prepare quotations and tailored logistics solutions\n, • Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing structures\n, • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities\n, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure seamless implementation of new business\n, • Maintain accurate sales activity and forecasting through CRM systems\n, • Achieve and exceed agreed sales and gross profit targets\n\n About You \n We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have: \n\n • Previous experience in a Freight Business Development, Logistics Sales, or Transport Sales role\n, • Strong knowledge of UK freight markets\n, • Experience selling European freight solutions or international logistics services\n, • A proven track record of winning and developing new business\n, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify profitable opportunities\n, • A self-motivated and target-driven approach\n, • Full UK Driving Licence\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • European road freight and groupage\n, • Pallet network sales\n, • Courier and same-day logistics\n, • Customs and post-Brexit freight movements\n, • Freight forwarding or international transport solutions\n\n What's On Offer? \n\n • Competitive basic salary dependent on experience\n, • Uncapped bonus structure with excellent earning potential\n, • Autonomy to develop your own territory and customer base\n, • Genuine career progression opportunities\n, • Supportive and entrepreneurial business culture\n, • A comprehensive range of logistics solutions to take to market\n\n Apply Now \n If you are keen to find out more, please contact Adam Norris at Reed or apply now. \n