Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 5 March 2026
Apply NowAn 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Candidate Requirements
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
Package
£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.
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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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Candidate Requirements
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
Package
£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.
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