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Posted 14 August, 2026

Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics

Winsearch
Hull, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Freight & LogisticsHumber Region | Remote WorkingUp to £50,000 + Excellent Uncapped CommissionAre you a proven freight sales professional who thrives on winning new business, opening doors and building a profitable customer base?This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and growing team, offering an excellent uncapped commission structure, complete autonomy over your work and genuine scope to build and develop your own customer portfolio.We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join an established business operating within the freight and logistics sector.This is a commercially focused role for someone who wants the freedom to build their own pipeline, win new customers, grow existing accounts and maximise their earning potential.You will need to be confident, proactive and highly self-motivated, with the tenacity and resilience to keep pushing opportunities forward and convert them into long-term revenue.The RoleYou will take ownership of developing and growing customer relationships, with a strong focus on new business generation alongside account development and involvement with the operational delivery of freight solutions.Responsibilities will include:Proactively identifying and winning new business opportunitiesBuilding and managing your own sales pipelineOpening doors with prospective customers and key decision-makersManaging and developing existing customer accountsIdentifying opportunities to increase revenue across existing relationshipsProducing quotations and commercially competitive freight solutionsFollowing up leads, enquiries and live sales opportunitiesNegotiating rates and commercial agreementsDeveloping long-term customer relationshipsWorking closely with customers from initial enquiry through to deliveryMaintaining strong involvement with the operational side of freight movementsLiaising with internal teams, suppliers and transport partnersMaintaining accurate CRM and pipeline informationAbout YouWe are looking for somebody with previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping, logistics or transport who combines strong commercial ability with a solid understanding of freight operations.You will ideally have:Experience within freight forwarding or logisticsA proven background in business development, freight sales or commercial account managementThe confidence and drive to win new customers and create your own opportunitiesA strong commercial mindset and ability to spot revenue opportunitiesGood understanding of freight operations and the customer journeyStrong negotiation and relationship-building skillsA proactive, self-motivated and resilient approachThe tenacity required to succeed in a target-driven sales environmentThe ability to build long-term relationships once business has been securedThis could suit an experienced Business Development Manager, Freight Sales Executive, Commercial Account Manager, Freight Account Manager or commercially driven freight professional looking for greater autonomy and earning potential.What's on OfferSalary up to £50,000Excellent uncapped commission structureNo ceiling on earnings - performance is directly rewardedComplete autonomy over your workRemote workingHumber-based opportunityOpportunity to join an ambitious and growing teamFreedom to build and develop your own customer baseA varied role combining new business development, account growth and strong involvement with freight operationsIf you are a commercially driven freight professional who enjoys winning business, building relationships and having real ownership of your results, we would be keen to hear from you.INWINOur clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https://Many ThanksTPBN1_UKTJ