BDM - South of England

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding & Fulfilment

South of England | £50,000-£65,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

We are seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across the South of England, covering key logistics and innovation corridors including the Oxford-Cambridge arc and the M1, M3, and M4 regions.

This is a mid-senior role for a proven sales professional within freight forwarding, fulfilment, and logistics, joining a fast-growing, agile organisation that combines global Air, Ocean, and Multimodal freight with modern fulfilment and eCommerce logistics solutions.

You'll be responsible for winning new business, developing strategic client partnerships, and positioning the business as a trusted logistics partner across high-growth sectors including Pharma & Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, Industrials, eCommerce, Lifestyle and Athleisure brands.

Package

£50,000-£60,000 basic salary

Uncapped commission / bonus structure

Company car or car allowance

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm working hours

25 days holiday rising to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension and ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

Agility & flexibility - fast decision-making with no layers of bureaucracy

Integrated model - a genuine combination of global freight forwarding and in-house fulfilment & returns

Sector expertise - proven compliance frameworks (GDP, AEO) and specialist vertical knowledge

In-house capability - own air & sea consolidation, customs team, warehousing, and fulfilment operations

Growth platform - your success directly shapes the commercial strategy

Career progression - clear routes into senior commercial leadership roles

The Role

Win and develop new business across SME and mid-market customers in the South of England

Build senior-level relationships and convert opportunities into long-term, profitable contracts

Design tailored logistics solutions combining Air, Ocean, Multimodal freight, customs, bonded warehousing, fulfilment, and value-added services

Lead tenders, pricing, and RFPs with a strong focus on ROI, compliance, and service excellence

Grow accounts through cross-selling wider services including eFulfilment, last-mile, returns, and value-added logistics

Track competitor activity, regulatory changes (Brexit, customs, trade lanes), and market trends

Report on sales performance, pipeline health, GP contribution, and account growth

About You

5-15 years' experience in business development, sales, or account management within freight forwarding, contract logistics, or fulfilment

Strong understanding of air and ocean freight, customs, and supply chain solutions

Proven track record of winning new business in a competitive logistics market

Sector exposure to Pharma, Aerospace/Defence, Industrials, eCommerce, or Lifestyle brands highly desirable

Commercially sharp, confident at senior level, and relationship-driven

Self-motivated and comfortable managing a wide regional territory

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Professional qualifications such as FIATA, CILT, GDP, or AEO are advantageous but not essential.

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