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Freight - Business Development Manager

Posted 09/03/2026
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Hayes, Greater London
Full time


Job Description

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

£55,000 - £65,000 + Uncapped Commission
Hybrid - Hayes or Remote (for the right candidate)

A well-established international freight forwarder with multiple global offices is looking to hire a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive new client growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight sales professional who enjoys winning new business and building long-term client relationships. The business offers strong operational support, full expense coverage, and a genuinely attractive commission structure with ongoing earnings on every client you win.

If you have a background in air freight, sea freight, or road freight, and are confident selling multimodal solutions, this role offers significant earning potential and long-term career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

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Winning new freight forwarding business across air, sea, or road freight
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Selling multimodal logistics solutions to importers, exporters, and supply chain clients
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Developing long-term commercial relationships with customers
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Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding
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Building and managing your own sales pipeline
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Working closely with the operations team to ensure smooth service delivery

What We're Looking For

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Proven business development experience in freight forwarding
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Knowledge of air, sea, or road freight (multimodal experience advantageous)
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A strong track record of winning new business
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Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills
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Self-motivated and capable of managing your own client portfolio
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Strong communication and relationship-building ability

Package

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£55,000 - £65,000 basic salary
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Uncapped commission structure
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Ongoing commission on every client you onboard
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All business expenses covered
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Hybrid working from Hayes or remote working available
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Opportunity to join a growing international freight forwarder



Strong Recruitment Group Ltd

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