Business Development Manager Air and Sea Freight

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Bonus

A growing, independently owned freight forwarder is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support continued growth across air and sea freight operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven freight professional who understands both the operational and sales side of the industry and is looking to join a business with a strong customer-first approach and genuine room to make an impact. The company operates across air, sea, road and multimodal freight solutions with a strong focus on tailored customer service and relationship-led logistics.

You'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities while also managing and growing existing customer relationships. This is a hands on commercial role suited to someone who enjoys building long term partnerships and understands the day to day realities of freight forwarding.

The position will involve:

• Generating new business across air & sea freight services
• Managing and developing existing customer accounts
• Quoting and negotiating freight solutions
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure service delivery
• Identifying growth opportunities across import/export business
• Attending client meetings and networking within the market

• Previous freight forwarding sales or commercial experience
• Strong understanding of air & sea freight operations
• Knowledge of imports/exports, customs and multimodal forwarding
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
• Existing client relationships or transferable business would be highly advantageous