Business Development Manager

Job Location

Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey

Position

Business Development Manager

Working Hours

Full‑Time, Office Based 9:00–5:30

Salary & Commission

Negotiable base salary plus uncapped commission

Company Overview

Our client is a growing, well‑established international freight forwarding and logistics business, providing tailored shipping and supply chain solutions across air, sea, and road freight services.

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to develop new business opportunities and build long‑term client relationships within the freight forwarding and logistics sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving company growth by identifying prospects, generating leads, and securing new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across international freight markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and new clients
• Focus on developing trade lanes, particularly between the USA and the UK
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing and onboarding new accounts
• Self‑generate new business opportunities through cold outreach, networking, and market research
• Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and service delivery
• Maintain a strong pipeline and consistently achieve sales activity and revenue targets
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain is highly desirable
• Strong ability to generate new business and secure long‑term clients
• Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and a target‑driven mindset
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently in a new business environment
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Proficient in using CRM systems (in‑house system experience beneficial)

What’s On Offer

• A competitive salary up to
• Company car
• A supportive, fast‑paced office environment with real opportunities for career progression.

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