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Freight Business Development Manager
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Freight Business Development Manager - Freight Sales (Sea, Road & Air)
Competitive Salary + Profit Share | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
We're hiring!
Join one of the largest privately owned international freight forwarding companies as they continue to expand their UK team. We're looking for a highly motivated Freight Business Development Manager based in Leeds, with a strong bias toward specialist sea freight operations, and proven experience across road and sea freight sales.
What We're Offering:
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Holiday: 25 days per year + bank holidays (pro-rata from start date)
Incentives: Share of nett profit on company profits / Commision structure
Pension: Auto-enrolment after successful 3-month probation
Additional Benefits: Free private healthcare after 3 years of service
Your Role:
As Freight Business Development Manager, you will:
Identify, target, and secure new business across all freight modes
Drive growth in our specialist sea freight division
Build strong relationships with new and existing clients
Deliver tailored logistics solutions that add real value
Collaborate with internal operations teams to ensure excellent service
What You'll Need:
Proven sales experience in freight forwarding, with a strong emphasis on sea freight with a UK based forwarder
Deep understanding of international shipping, logistics regulations, and documentation
Commercial drive and the ability to meet and exceed targets
Confident communicator and skilled negotiator
Self-motivated with excellent time management
Location: Office-based in Leeds, with flexibility for client visits and occasional UK or overseas travel.
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