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BDM - Freight Forwarding
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position: Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Remote / Field-Based with Office Support from Wakefield
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Uncapped Commission
Hours: Mon - Fri 37.5 hour week
Are you a driven, well-connected freight sales professional with a hunter mentality? This is your chance to join one of the UK's most trusted and agile logistics providers, offering ocean, air, and road freight solutions tailored to the needs of modern business. Operating globally with a local, personal touch, this company has a stellar reputation for service excellence, flexibility, and client satisfaction.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team and take full ownership of new business development across your region.
Benefits
Full autonomy over your working diary - you decide how to drive results.
Remote/Field-based role, with a collaborative and supportive head office in Wakefield.
A business that values relationships, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
Realistic OTE and a clear path to success, with support but no micro-management.Key Responsibilities:
Identify and target new business opportunities across the UK in ocean, air, and road freight.
Build strong client relationships and manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.
Maintain a strong understanding of the global freight market and trends. What We're Looking For:
Proven success in a field-based sales or BDM role within freight forwarding.
Strong knowledge of ocean freight (essential), with additional experience in air and road preferred.
A well-connected network in the logistics sector and a strong hunter mentality.
Confident communicator with a proactive, results-driven approach.
Ability to work independently while staying aligned with team goals. Package:
Base Salary up to £55,000
Bonus + Uncapped Commission Structure
Company phone/laptop and full remote working setup
Car allowance or mileage expenses
Regular access to Wakefield office for team collaboration and supportReady to take your freight sales career to the next level with full autonomy and strong earning potential?
Apply now with your CV and a short message about your relevant experience.
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