Business Development Manager (Midlands) - International Freight Forwarding (Remote with travel throughout the UK) About Us Yusen Logistics is aiming to be the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. We’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working remotely with travel throughout the UK. The Benefits - Salary of up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)- £6,000 car allowance per annum- Bonus scheme- Permanent Health Insurance cover (40% of salary cover)- Pension scheme - 6% matched employer contribution- Comprehensive private family health cover- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year- Opportunity for unpaid leave- Up to 10 days international remote working- Critical Illness Cover- Access to the MyStrength Wellbeing App- Free online Fitness Platform - including Pilates, Yoga, and Meditation- Employee benefits including free eye tests, up to 25% off gym memberships, and high street discounts- 24/7 online GP and mental health support service- Tailored development and career progression opportunitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven sales professional with expertise in international freight forwarding to drive growth and make a real impact.Alongside uncapped earning potential, you’ll enjoy tailored career progression opportunities, ensuring you can achieve both your financial and professional aspirations.With a supportive and innovative team, market-leading benefits, and the chance to work remotely while developing a high-profile career, this role provides the perfect platform to succeed. The Role As a Business Development Manager, you will drive new business opportunities for our freight forwarding services, primarily across the Midlands.Specifically, you will take a proactive approach to business acquisition, identifying and converting high-value prospects to expand our market share and revenue.To achieve your targets, you will focus on lead generation, engaging with potential clients, and developing management plans for specific products and service areas.Additionally, you will:- Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers- Work closely with management to identify growth strategies- Monitor market trends to develop targeted sales initiatives- Deliver presentations and proposals to secure major deals About You To be considered as a Business Development Manager, you will need:- Extensive sales experience within a multi-national freight forwarding company- A proven track record of closing high-value opportunities- Strong knowledge of the UK air and ocean freight market- A commercial mindset with a history of driving new business development- Excellent ability to identify leads and convert them into revenue-generating clients- Analytical skills to create data-driven recommendations- A results-driven, self-confident approach- A full, valid driving licence (travel will be required)Other organisations may call this role Freight Forwarding Sales Manager, Freight Acquisition Manager, International Freight Sales Executive, BDM, or Logistics Sales Manager.Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Business Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.