BDM – Freight Forwarding

Job Title:
Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Location:

Basildon, UK
Salary:
Up to £75k basic (depending on experience and portfolio) + car allowance + performance-related commission/bonuses

Our client is looking to expand their Basildon office with a dynamic, commercially minded BDM who can bring energy, ideas, and growth potential to the branch. This is a long-term investment role, where the successful candidate will initially be supported under a restricted period (6-12 months) but is expected to develop opportunities and target their own portfolio of business by year 2.

While the office is currently predominantly Ocean Freight-focused, the client is open to candidates with experience in Air and Road Freight, customs, or vertical sectors such as Hospitality Logistics.

• Develop and grow new business opportunities across Air, Road, and Ocean Freight services.
• Manage and grow relationships with clients, identifying key opportunities to increase revenue.
• Target a portfolio of business over time, balancing existing client relationships and new business development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service delivery aligns with customer requirements.
• Operate commercially, including pricing discussions and revenue generation strategies.
• Work within the restrictions period, focusing on select accounts if required, and develop a personal and branch growth plan for long-term contribution.

• Proven commercial sales experience in freight forwarding or logistics, ideally with BDM or Senior BDM experience.
• Experience across Air, Road, and Ocean Freight is highly desirable; customs knowledge is a bonus.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and hauliers.
• Self-motivated, dynamic, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable working under a restrictions period, with clear targets for year 1 and year 2 portfolio growth.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches to growing the Basildon branch and adding value to clients.

• Competitive basic salary (up to £75k depending on experience and portfolio).
• Car allowance and performance-related commission/bonus structure.
• Long-term career development and growth opportunities within a supportive team.