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Business Development Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding & Logistics
Location: National Coverage (UK-wide)
Are you a driven and strategic sales professional with a proven track record in freight forwarding and logistics?
Do you have the commercial edge and relationship skills to drive growth across diverse industry sectors on a national scale?
Hexagon Recruitment is excited to be working in partnership with a leading global logistics provider in the search for a Business Development Manager. This is a pivotal, high-profile role that offers national responsibility and the opportunity to directly influence new business success across the UK.
You’ll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and securing opportunities across a range of industry verticals—delivering bespoke freight and logistics solutions that align with each client’s unique needs.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Developing new business across the UK through strategic targeting of key industry sectors.
Generating, qualifying, and converting leads into long-term commercial partnerships.
Creating and executing tailored sales strategies that meet and exceed revenue and gross profit targets.
Maintaining GDPR and compliance standards in all sales activity.
Providing outstanding customer service and presenting solutions that truly add value.
Building and nurturing relationships at senior and board level.
Collaborating with internal teams, including operations and telesales, to support business development goals.
Delivering clear and accurate reporting via the CRM system to support sales performance tracking.
Representing the company at industry events and within regional business communities.
Promoting the organisation’s values, mission, and service standards consistently across all activities.
Who We’re Looking For:
A proven BDM with a strong background in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain solutions.
Excellent understanding of the full sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure.
Track record of consistently exceeding sales and gross profit targets.
Skilled at working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver best-in-class customer solutions.
Commercially sharp, with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
Able to influence and build trust with a variety of stakeholders.
Highly organised, with strong reporting and CRM management experience.
Willing to travel across the UK to support national business development.
You’ll Also Bring:
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Confidence presenting at all levels, including C-suite.
Experience in tailoring complex proposals to win new business.
A proactive, results-focused mindset with strong business acumen.
Solid IT skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Why Join This Business?
Be part of a globally recognised brand with ambitious growth goals in the UK.
Work within a high-performing, collaborative sales environment.
Autonomy to shape your national territory and leave a legacy.
Competitive package and long-term career development opportunities.
Ready to drive national sales growth in a high-impact role?
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