Business Development Manager

Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ref#: 147784

Location: ideally based in the North of England close to major road links e.g. M6/M62 corridor; however, will consider southern-based. Must be flexible to travel.

Experience in the Freight Forwarding sector is essential

At DHL Global Forwarding, we connect people and businesses worldwide, moving more than freight; we move ambition, opportunity, and global trade forward. This is a true hunter role, focused on identifying freight forwarding opportunities, building a high-quality pipeline, and securing new customers within the Consumer & Retail sector.

With the autonomy to shape your territory and the backing of a global logistics leader, you'll build a pipeline from the ground up, targeting and winning new Freight Forwarding business while making a direct impact on growth.

• Minimum of 20 customer meetings per month
• Engaging decision-makers across retail, fashion, e-commerce, and high street brands
• Promoting DHL Global Forwarding's Air and Ocean freight solutions and LCL/FCL services
• Working closely with internal product specialists and key stakeholders to develop and convert opportunities
• Utilising market intelligence, networking, and innovative prospecting techniques to access and engage hard-to-reach customers
• Maintaining a strategic focus on long-term growth while delivering against new business targets

• Experience within the Freight Forwarding sector and proven New Business Development/ Sales, success is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of freight forwarding sales cycles
• Proven success in generating and converting new business opportunities
• Consumer & Retail sector experience is highly desirable
• A creative approach to business development, resilient and proactive
• Excellent relationship-building and confident in engaging with mid-sized businesses through to strategic accounts
• Knowledge of order management and retail supply chains would be an advantage

An opportunity to use your new business skills in a large, growing UK sector and the chance to work with major consumer and retail brands including supermarket chains and e-commerce fashion companies. Progression; move from territory sales to strategic selling level whilst continuing to focus on new business.

• Cycle to Work Scheme & Wellness support
• Life Assurance (4x Salary)
• HealthShield Cash Plan & 24/7 GP Access
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you're a commercially focused sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.