Business Development Manager
2 days ago
Pontefract
Road Freight Business Development Manager Pontefract Circa £50,000 + Commission An established logistics business with a strong freight forwarding platform is expanding its road freight groupage offering. Having previously operated a successful groupage service, the company is now investing to rebuild this function and is seeking an experienced Road Freight / Groupage Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its growth. This position is suited to a commercially driven groupage specialist who understands the market, has existing relationships, and can actively contribute business while helping to shape a growing department from the ground up. The Role • Drive new business development specifically within road freight groupage, • Leverage existing industry relationships and customer contacts to generate immediate opportunities, • Identify, target, and secure groupage volumes that support sustainable growth, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercially viable and deliverable solutions, • Contribute to the rebuild and long-term structure of the groupage department, • Support cross-selling opportunities alongside the company’s established freight forwarding services, • Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and commercial reporting, • Act as a key commercial voice in shaping the future direction of the groupage offering The Ideal Candidate • Proven background in road freight & groupage sales or commercial roles, • Strong understanding of groupage operations, pricing, and network requirements, • Ability to bring transferable business, contacts, or active opportunities, • Commercially astute with a consultative, relationship-led sales approach, • Comfortable working closely with operations in a hands-on environment, • Based locally to Pontefract and able to work from the office regularly What’s on Offer • Salary circa £50,000 plus a commission structure, • Opportunity to build and influence a relaunching groupage function, • High level of autonomy and visibility within the business, • Long-term progression aligned to departmental and commercial growth, • Support from an established forwarding division and leadership team