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Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
📍 Tilbury, Essex
💰 £25,000 – £35,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (Six-Figure Earning Potential)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based with Client Visits

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for logistics and international shipping?
This is your chance to join a fast-growing freight forwarding company based in Tilbury, with a clear route to six-figure earnings and long-term career development.

The Role:

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving new business growth by selling bespoke freight forwarding solutions. You’ll be supported by a strong operational team, freeing you up to focus on winning and developing client relationships across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

Identifying and converting new business opportunities

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Managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close

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Building and maintaining long-term client relationships

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Working closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery

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Keeping up to date with industry trends and pricing

About You:

We’re looking for someone with either:

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Proven sales experience in shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding
OR

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Strong B2B consultative sales background (e.g., field sales, solution sales, account management) with the ability to understand and sell technical services

You’ll also have:

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A confident, persuasive, and professional approach

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Excellent communication and negotiation skills

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A hunger to exceed targets and earn serious commission

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A full UK driving licence (client visits required)

What’s in it for you?

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£25,000 – £35,000 basic salary depending on experience

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Uncapped commission structure with genuine six-figure earning potential

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Supportive team environment with long-term growth opportunities

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Clear career progression within a growing organisation

📩 Apply now to take the next step in your sales career and be part of a thriving, fast-paced industry. Interviews available immediately

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