Groupage Business Development Manager

Groupage Business Development Manager Pontefract Circa £45,000  Commission An established logistics business with a strong freight forwarding platform is relaunching and expanding its road freight groupage offering. Having previously operated a successful groupage service, the company is now investing to rebuild this function and is seeking an experienced Groupage Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its growth.

This position is suited to a commercially driven groupage specialist who understands the market, has existing relationships, and can actively contribute business while helping to shape a growing department from the ground up.

The Role Drive new business development specifically within road freight groupage Leverage existing industry relationships and customer contacts to generate immediate opportunities Identify, target, and secure groupage volumes that support sustainable growth Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercially viable and deliverable solutions Contribute to the rebuild and long-term structure of the groupage department Support cross-selling opportunities alongside the company's established freight forwarding services Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and commercial reporting Act as a key commercial voice in shaping the future direction of the groupage offering

The Ideal Candidate Proven background in road freight groupage sales or commercial roles Strong understanding of groupage operations, pricing, and network requirements Ability to bring transferable business, contacts, or active opportunities Commercially astute with a consultative, relationship-led sales approach Comfortable working closely with operations in a hands-on environment Based locally to Pontefract and able to work from the office regularly What's on Offer Salary circa £45,000 plus a commission structure Opportunity to build and influence a relaunching groupage function High level of autonomy and visibility within the business Long-term progression aligned to departmental and commercial growth Support from an established forwarding division and leadership team WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry.

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