via Reed · 8 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Business Development Manager (Freight Operations)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Manchester Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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Business Development Manager (Freight Operations)

Manchester

£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Benefits

Are you a Business Development Manager or similar, with a background in freight operations, looking for a highly autonomous role within a leading global logistics business?

Are you looking to join an incredibly supportive company who prioritise employee progression and development, offering impressive inhouse training from industry experts?

In this role, you will be responsible for new business development and lead generation through cold calling/prospecting, identifying potential customers and opportunities. You will do this through developing customer relationships by understanding their specific supply-chain requirements and providing solutions.

Founded over 30 years ago, this multinational company aim to continue dominating the logistics sector for years to come, through continued growth, territory expansion, and company acquisition.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager or similar, with a background in freight, and prior experience selling supply chain solutions.

The Role:

  • New business development and lead generation

  • Identifying potential customers and opportunities

  • Develop customer relationships

  • Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 17:00pm

The Person:
  • Business Development Manager or similar

  • Background in freight operations

Reference: BBBH27173

Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight, Forwarding, Import, Export, Customs, Account Manager, Air Freight, Heathrow, London, Staines, England

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