Business Development Manager - New Business

Business Development Manager - New Business

Air and Ocean Freight

Location: London, UK

Excellent Base, Package + Autonomy

We are seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to take ownership of the full commercial journey - with a strong 90% focus on hunting and securing new business within air and ocean freight.

The Role

• Drive new business acquisition across air & ocean freight
• Build, manage, and convert a strong commercial pipeline
• Identify and win opportunities within energy, engineering & industrial sectors
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms confidently
• Understand complex customer decision-making processes
• Deliver measurable revenue growth
• Represent the business across international logistics and project opportunities

You will have the autonomy to shape your own success, backed by operational support and a forward-thinking leadership team.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in new business sales within freight forwarding
• Strong experience in air and ocean freight solutions

Background selling into:

• Energy & engineering sectors
• Heavy machinery manufacturers
• Aftermarket spare parts providers
• Complex project cargo environments
• A genuine hunter mentality - resilient, proactive and commercially sharp
• Confident negotiator who thrives on closing

This role suits a self-starter who doesn't need hand-holding and is motivated by performance, reward, and growth.

WR Logistics are the 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.