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Posted 20 July, 2026

Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding

Headford Group
Warrington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Business Development Manager Air, Road & Sea Freight\n

Location: Manchester

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Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

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Job Type: Full-time


About the Role
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Im recruiting on behalf of an established international logistics provider that is looking for an experienced Freight & Logistics Business Development Manager to drive new business across air, road, and sea freight services. This is a high-impact commercial role suited to a driven sales professional who excels at winning new accounts and developing long-term, profitable customer relationships.


Key Responsibilities
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    Generate new business across air, road, and sea freight markets.

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    Drive lead generation through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and market research.

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    Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from prospect through to close.

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    Develop tailored multimodal freight solutions across air freight, groupage, LTL/FTL, and ocean services.

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    Work closely with operations, pricing, and customer service teams to ensure smooth delivery and margin growth.

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    Maintain a strong commercial presence within your assigned markets and trade lanes.

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What Were Looking For
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    Proven success in business development within freight forwarding, logistics, or multimodal transport.

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    Strong track record in lead generation and converting new business opportunities.

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    Good understanding of UKEurope and global freight flows across air, road, and sea.

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    Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate and close profitable deals.

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    Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.

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    Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently.

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Whats On Offer
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    Opportunity to join a respected international logistics business with strong market presence.

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    High autonomy to build and grow your own customer base across multiple freight modes.

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    Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus.

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