Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Folkestone, Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Uncapped Bonus

Drive Growth. Win Business. Make an Impact.

Our client is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across road freight, freight forwarding, customs, and warehousing services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven sales professional within logistics or freight forwarding who thrives on winning new business and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business across road, sea, air freight, customs, and warehousing.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Negotiate profitable commercial agreements.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth client onboarding.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales.
• Proven track record of winning new business.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, driven, and target-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Uncapped bonus structure
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and growing business

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional looking to make a real impact within a growing freight forwarding business.