Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well‑established global logistics organisation. This role will focus heavily on winning new business and building long‑term customer relationships, with a particular focus on the energy, engineering and industrial sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on identifying opportunities, developing pipelines and converting prospects into measurable revenue growth.

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the logistics and freight forwarding market
• Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, taking ownership of the full commercial customer journey
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across energy, engineering and industrial sectors
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations
• Promote air and ocean freight services for both import and export movements
• Attend meetings, networking events and client visits across the UK
• Record activity, visit reports and pipeline updates within the company CRM system
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive position

• Proven Business Development / Sales experience within freight forwarding or logistics
• Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight services
• Experience working with clients within energy, engineering or industrial sectors
• Demonstrated success in winning new business and growing revenue pipelines
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter able to work autonomously
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
  
  Healthcare cashback scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

This role offers a high level of autonomy, strong earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to complex international logistics projects within a growing organisation.

📩 Apply today or contact Sammie Smith at Major Energy for further information.