Freight Business Development Manager
Birmingham
40,000 - 50,000 Basic Salary
OTE 80,000+ (Uncapped Commission)
Car Allowance - Benefits Package - Profit scheme bonuses
About the Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most established and respected independent logistics providers at their Birmingham branch.
With over 150 years of heritage, this award-winning organisation has built a reputation for excellence across Ocean Freight, Road Freight, Air Freight and multimodal logistics solutions. Recognised in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 and consistently acknowledged for industry innovation, service excellence and employee engagement, the company combines long-term stability with ambitious growth plans.
This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, privately owned business that values long-term relationships - both with customers and its people.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freight Business Development Manager specialising in Ocean and Road Freight solutions.
You will be responsible for:
Identifying and securing new business opportunities across Ocean & European Road Freight
Developing strategic sales plans to grow territory revenue
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
Building long-term client relationships across SME and corporate sectors
Collaborating with internal operations teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions
Maintaining strong pipeline management and accurate forecasting
Representing the business professionally in the Birmingham and wider Midlands market
What We're Looking For
Proven track record in Ocean Freight and/or European Road Freight sales
Demonstrable success in winning new business within freight forwarding
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Self-motivated, target-driven mindset
Ability to develop relationships at all levels
Experience working within a structured freight forwarding environment
This role would suit a high-performing freight sales professional looking to join a large, established organisation with strong operational support and excellent earning potential.
What's On Offer
40,000 - 50,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
OTE of 80,000+ (uncapped commission structure)
Car allowance
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Long-term career progression opportunities
Structured training and development support
The stability of a long-established, financially secure business
A professional, team-focused culture with strong operational backing
Why Join?
Work for a highly respected UK logistics brand with 150+ years of trading history
Recognised in national business rankings including the Sunday Times Top Track 250
Multi-award-winning organisation for logistics excellence and service
Privately owned with strong values and long-term strategic growth
Genuine career progression opportunities within a national network
If you are an ambitious Ocean or Road Freight sales professional looking for stability, brand strength and strong earning potential in the Birmingham market, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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