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Freight Business Development Manager

Right Now Group
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Right Now Group is seeking a Freight Business Development Manager for a rapidly growing logistics company specializing in Time Critical and Multimodal Freight Solutions.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in freight forwarding sales and offers a salary of up to £80,000, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include securing new business, building client relationships, and providing expert solutions for urgent and specialized cargo movements.
  • Candidates should possess strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of customs procedures and multimodal freight.
  • The position includes an uncapped commission structure, a company car allowance, and excellent support from internal teams.

Right Now Group are proud to be representing a well-established and rapidly growing logistics business that specialises in Time Critical and Multimodal Freight Solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and commercially driven FreightBusiness Development Manager to step into a high-impact role focused on urgent, complex, and specialised cargo movements across Air, Road, Sea, and Customs.

Key Responsibilities - Freight Business Development Manager
  • Secure new business across Time Critical, Air Freight, Road, Sea, and Customs offerings

  • Build and develop relationships with clients in industries such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing

  • Provide expert solutions for OBC (On Board Courier), NFO (Next Flight Out), Charters, Hazardous, Ro-Ro, IMDG, Military, and Project Freight

  • Present tailored proposals and close deals based on urgent or specialist cargo needs

  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and high client satisfaction

  • Represent the company at industry events and networking functions

  • Stay up to date with market trends, compliance changes, and competitor activities

Experience & Requirements - Freight Business Development Manager
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding sales

  • Strong background in Time Critical or high-value, urgent logistics is highly desirable

  • Proven track record in new business generation and key account development

  • Excellent commercial awareness, communication, and negotiation skills

  • Knowledge of customs procedures and multimodal freight essential

  • Competent in CRM systems and Microsoft Office

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to Luton HQ weekly

What's On Offer - Freight Business Development Manager
  • Up to £80,000 basic salary depending on experience

  • Uncapped commission structure

  • Company car allowance

  • Laptop and mobile phone

  • Excellent support from internal teams and access to industry-leading infrastructure

  • This position is being recruited exclusively by Right Now Group, a specialist logistics and freight recruitment partner

?? If you're ready to take your freight sales career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - apply today.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.

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