Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding (4PL Solutions)
Location: National (preferred base in the Midlands or within reach of Lichfield)
Salary: £36,500 + Company Car + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Industry: Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transport
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a driven and energetic B2B sales professional with a passion for logistics? Do you thrive in new business development, uncovering opportunities others miss, and shaping bespoke freight solutions?
A leading UK logistics provider is expanding its 4PL freight forwarding division and is seeking a proactive, hunter-minded Business Development Manager to join the team.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created national role within a growing 4PL freight forwarding function. You'll work closely with a dedicated internal solutions team to win and deliver transport solutions that fall outside the business's in-house capabilities - including container movements, import/export, air, sea, and road freight.
This is not a pallet network sales role - you'll be uncovering niche logistics needs and collaborating with operational experts to build customised solutions via a network of trusted third-party providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and target new customers across manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors.
* Generate leads through cold outreach, networking, site visits, and referrals.
* Qualify opportunities, g...