Business Development Manager (Air & Ocean)
17 hours ago
Leeds
Role: Business Development Manager (Air & Ocean) Location: Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle Package: £50,000 - £55,000 + OTE 70% Commission Sector: Freight Forwarding / International Logistics About the Opportunity A leading global freight forwarder is looking to expand its UK sales team. The business is financially secure, agile, and strategically positioned for growth following a recent UK restructure under new senior leadership. With strong foundations in place, the company is driving forward a targeted expansion of its export business while maintaining a solid import base. As part of this plan, a Freight Business Development Manager is required to join a growing and energetic UK commercial team. The Role This is a pure new business sales role, ideal for someone who is hungry, driven, and ready to build a regional sales patch with strong support behind them. Key Responsibilities: • Win new business across your assigned region (sector experience optional), • Build and manage a personal pipeline from a mix of internally sourced leads and self-generated opportunities, • Meet 40+ prospects monthly (mix of in-person and virtual), • Collaborate with telesales, pricing, and inside sales teams to close deals efficiently, • Maintain structured meeting follow-ups and hand over accounts after 12 months for long-term management, • Engage in quarterly sales reviews and light-touch weekly 1:1s with management What You'll Have: • Background as a Business Development Manager (Air & Ocean), • Experience in telesales, inside sales, or field sales with a strong appetite for growth, • A proactive, competitive mindset - able to work autonomously while supported by a strong team infrastructure, • Understanding of international logistics and the ability to close mid-sized to large accounts