Air and Sea Freight Business Developer

Air and Sea Freight Business Developer

Tip Top Job , Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

Location:

East Midlands area / Hybrid

Salary: GBP 40,000 – 50,000 per annum + car allowance + uncapped commission

Benefits: medical and life insurance (after qualifying period), fully funded mobile phone and laptop

Our client is a multi award‑winning freight and logistics specialist providing simple, effective, and reliable supply chain solutions. Their motto:
Consider it done reflects a commitment to getting things right first time. They offer tailored logistics and customs services and, following recent business awards and significant investment in technology and infrastructure, are entering a major growth phase. As part of this expansion, they are looking to appoint an Air and Sea Freight Business Developer to help shape the next phase of their growth.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in air and sea freight forwarding.
• Achieve a minimum annual target of GBP 120,000 – 150,000 gross profit.
• Promote the full range of services, including outsourced courier and road freight solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and effective account management.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from sale to service delivery.
• Use a sound understanding of Incoterms and freight operations to provide accurate, value‑led solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting.
• Represent the company professionally within the market.

• Minimum 2 years experience in freight forwarding sales, ideally within air and sea freight.
• Strong operational knowledge and understanding of Incoterms.
• Proven track record in winning and developing profitable freight business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and commercially astute.

• Experience in customs processes or multi‑modal logistics.
• Existing network of SME or mid‑market clients.
• Experience in both B2B and key account development.

• Basic salary GBP 40,000 – 50,000 (depending on experience).
• Car allowance.
• Uncapped commission scheme (20% on new sales in year one, 5% lifetime thereafter).
• Medical and life insurance (after qualifying period).
• Fully funded mobile phone and laptop.
• Genuine autonomy to shape and grow a new commercial function within an ambitious, award‑winning logistics business.

If you have the required freight forwarding sales experience and would like to know more about this Air and Sea Freight Business Developer opportunity, please apply today with your CV in confidence. Red Recruit specialise in freight and shipping recruitment, with opportunities across all levels. If this position is not quite right, you are welcome to send us your CV for future vacancies.

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