Position: Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

Location: Basildon

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission

Due to continued growth, our client, a well‑established freight forwarding company, is actively seeking a commercially driven Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team.

This is a pure new business role focused on winning and developing profitable freight forwarding accounts across ocean, air, and European road freight services.

Job Overview

• Identifying and securing new freight forwarding business opportunities across ocean, air, and European road freight services.
• Building and managing a strong pipeline through proactive sales activity, lead generation, and client outreach.
• Attending client meetings, understanding customer requirements, and presenting tailored logistics solutions.
• Negotiating commercial a...