National Business Development Manager - Air + Ocean
National Business Development Manager - Air & Ocean Freight
Are you a high-performing freight forwarding sales professional ready to take your career to the next level?
Our client, a leading global logistics provider, is seeking a National Business Development Manager to drive growth across their UK air and ocean freight portfolio. This is a strategic, client-facing role where you'll have the autonomy to shape your own success while collaborating with expert operational teams.
📍 Location Options:
- Heathrow (London)
- Sale (Cheshire)
Flexible travel required to meet clients nationwide.
🔑 What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and expand the UK customer base across air and ocean freight.
- Work closely with branch managers and regional leadership to deliver tailored logistics solutions.
- Collaborate with experienced operational teams and a dedicated Customer Solutions Team to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery.
- Own the full sales cycle - from prospecting and appointments to rate negotiation and closing.
💼 What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in freight forwarding sales (air & ocean essential).
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and confident in managing your own pipeline.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience with CargoWise1 is a plus.
🌟 You'll Thrive If You Are
- Persuasive and quick to build trust.
- Collaborative across all levels of the business.
- Energetic, focused, and resilient under pressure.
- Able to balance sales drive with administrative precision.
🎁 What's On Offer
- Competitive base salary + exceptional incentive scheme.
- Generous pension & death-in-service benefits.
- Access to Perkbox and other wellbeing-focused perks.
- Long-term career development in a global, people-first organisation.
📩 Interested or know someone who fits the bill?
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