Road freight BDM
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Hilsea, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Road Freight Business Development Manager
Location: South Coast
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Benefits: Company Pension, Car Allowance, Career Development Opportunities
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international logistics and freight forwarding business for an experienced Road Freight Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team on the South Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven freight sales professional to join an established organisation with significant resources, a strong operational network, and ambitious growth plans across the UK and European logistics market.
The business offers a comprehensive range of transport and supply chain solutions and has built a strong reputation for service excellence, operational reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. With substantial infrastructure, international reach, and a customer-centric approach, they are well-positioned to support continued commercial growth and provide genuine opportunities for ambitious sales professionals.
Why Join?
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Uncapped bonus potential
Company pension scheme
Car allowance
Join a well-established international logistics business
Access to an extensive operational network and broad service offering
Strong support from experienced operational and commercial teams
Opportunity to sell solutions across multiple transport modes and supply chain services
Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development
Work within a business that values long-term customer relationships and service quality
Secure role within a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans
The Role
As Road Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across domestic and European road freight services.
Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will target customers requiring tailored transport solutions, building long-term relationships and delivering value-added logistics services.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and securing new road freight business opportunities
Developing relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation
Conducting customer meetings both virtually and face-to-face
Preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations
Negotiating rates and service agreements
Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful onboarding of new accounts
Managing and developing a healthy sales pipeline
Maintaining CRM records and sales activity reports
Achieving agreed revenue and gross profit targets
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales
Strong knowledge of European and domestic road freight services
A demonstrable track record of winning new business
Experience managing the full sales process from lead generation to account implementation
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
A self-motivated and results-driven approach
The ability to identify customer needs and provide tailored logistics solutions
The Opportunity
This role would suit an experienced Freight Business Development Manager, Road Freight Sales Executive, Logistics Business Development Manager, Freight Sales Manager, or Commercial Manager who is looking to join a business with strong operational capabilities, excellent market reputation, and genuine opportunities to maximise earnings.
If you're a driven sales professional with experience in road freight and a passion for developing new business, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Location: South Coast
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Benefits: Company Pension, Car Allowance, Career Development Opportunities
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international logistics and freight forwarding business for an experienced Road Freight Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team on the South Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven freight sales professional to join an established organisation with significant resources, a strong operational network, and ambitious growth plans across the UK and European logistics market.
The business offers a comprehensive range of transport and supply chain solutions and has built a strong reputation for service excellence, operational reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. With substantial infrastructure, international reach, and a customer-centric approach, they are well-positioned to support continued commercial growth and provide genuine opportunities for ambitious sales professionals.
Why Join?
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Uncapped bonus potential
Company pension scheme
Car allowance
Join a well-established international logistics business
Access to an extensive operational network and broad service offering
Strong support from experienced operational and commercial teams
Opportunity to sell solutions across multiple transport modes and supply chain services
Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development
Work within a business that values long-term customer relationships and service quality
Secure role within a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans
The Role
As Road Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across domestic and European road freight services.
Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will target customers requiring tailored transport solutions, building long-term relationships and delivering value-added logistics services.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and securing new road freight business opportunities
Developing relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation
Conducting customer meetings both virtually and face-to-face
Preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations
Negotiating rates and service agreements
Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful onboarding of new accounts
Managing and developing a healthy sales pipeline
Maintaining CRM records and sales activity reports
Achieving agreed revenue and gross profit targets
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales
Strong knowledge of European and domestic road freight services
A demonstrable track record of winning new business
Experience managing the full sales process from lead generation to account implementation
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
A self-motivated and results-driven approach
The ability to identify customer needs and provide tailored logistics solutions
The Opportunity
This role would suit an experienced Freight Business Development Manager, Road Freight Sales Executive, Logistics Business Development Manager, Freight Sales Manager, or Commercial Manager who is looking to join a business with strong operational capabilities, excellent market reputation, and genuine opportunities to maximise earnings.
If you're a driven sales professional with experience in road freight and a passion for developing new business, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Reference: 225244341
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Road freight BDM
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Hilsea, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Road Freight Business Development Manager
Location: South Coast
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Benefits: Company Pension, Car Allowance, Career Development Opportunities
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international logistics and freight forwarding business for an experienced Road Freight Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team on the South Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven freight sales professional to join an established organisation with significant resources, a strong operational network, and ambitious growth plans across the UK and European logistics market.
The business offers a comprehensive range of transport and supply chain solutions and has built a strong reputation for service excellence, operational reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. With substantial infrastructure, international reach, and a customer-centric approach, they are well-positioned to support continued commercial growth and provide genuine opportunities for ambitious sales professionals.
Why Join?
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Uncapped bonus potential
Company pension scheme
Car allowance
Join a well-established international logistics business
Access to an extensive operational network and broad service offering
Strong support from experienced operational and commercial teams
Opportunity to sell solutions across multiple transport modes and supply chain services
Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development
Work within a business that values long-term customer relationships and service quality
Secure role within a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans
The Role
As Road Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across domestic and European road freight services.
Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will target customers requiring tailored transport solutions, building long-term relationships and delivering value-added logistics services.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and securing new road freight business opportunities
Developing relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation
Conducting customer meetings both virtually and face-to-face
Preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations
Negotiating rates and service agreements
Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful onboarding of new accounts
Managing and developing a healthy sales pipeline
Maintaining CRM records and sales activity reports
Achieving agreed revenue and gross profit targets
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales
Strong knowledge of European and domestic road freight services
A demonstrable track record of winning new business
Experience managing the full sales process from lead generation to account implementation
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
A self-motivated and results-driven approach
The ability to identify customer needs and provide tailored logistics solutions
The Opportunity
This role would suit an experienced Freight Business Development Manager, Road Freight Sales Executive, Logistics Business Development Manager, Freight Sales Manager, or Commercial Manager who is looking to join a business with strong operational capabilities, excellent market reputation, and genuine opportunities to maximise earnings.
If you're a driven sales professional with experience in road freight and a passion for developing new business, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Location: South Coast
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Benefits: Company Pension, Car Allowance, Career Development Opportunities
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international logistics and freight forwarding business for an experienced Road Freight Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team on the South Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven freight sales professional to join an established organisation with significant resources, a strong operational network, and ambitious growth plans across the UK and European logistics market.
The business offers a comprehensive range of transport and supply chain solutions and has built a strong reputation for service excellence, operational reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. With substantial infrastructure, international reach, and a customer-centric approach, they are well-positioned to support continued commercial growth and provide genuine opportunities for ambitious sales professionals.
Why Join?
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Uncapped bonus potential
Company pension scheme
Car allowance
Join a well-established international logistics business
Access to an extensive operational network and broad service offering
Strong support from experienced operational and commercial teams
Opportunity to sell solutions across multiple transport modes and supply chain services
Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development
Work within a business that values long-term customer relationships and service quality
Secure role within a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans
The Role
As Road Freight Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across domestic and European road freight services.
Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will target customers requiring tailored transport solutions, building long-term relationships and delivering value-added logistics services.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and securing new road freight business opportunities
Developing relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation
Conducting customer meetings both virtually and face-to-face
Preparing commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations
Negotiating rates and service agreements
Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful onboarding of new accounts
Managing and developing a healthy sales pipeline
Maintaining CRM records and sales activity reports
Achieving agreed revenue and gross profit targets
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales
Strong knowledge of European and domestic road freight services
A demonstrable track record of winning new business
Experience managing the full sales process from lead generation to account implementation
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
A self-motivated and results-driven approach
The ability to identify customer needs and provide tailored logistics solutions
The Opportunity
This role would suit an experienced Freight Business Development Manager, Road Freight Sales Executive, Logistics Business Development Manager, Freight Sales Manager, or Commercial Manager who is looking to join a business with strong operational capabilities, excellent market reputation, and genuine opportunities to maximise earnings.
If you're a driven sales professional with experience in road freight and a passion for developing new business, I'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Reference: 225244341
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