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

About the Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.
Candidate Profile:

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.
Package & Benefits:

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.

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