Business Development Manager Road Freight

Business Development Manager - Road Freight

Bristol 45,000 - 55,000 + Uncapped Commission + Company Car/Car Allowance

A well-established international freight forwarding business is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of its Road Freight division across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven freight sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building long-term client relationships and developing bespoke European road freight solutions.

The Role

• Develop new business across European Road Freight services
• Identify, target and secure new customers across a variety of industry sectors
• Build and manage your own sales pipeline from prospect through to account management
• Work closely with the operational teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions
• Attend customer meetings, networking events and industry visits across the region
• Negotiate rates, prepare quotations and convert opportunities into long-term business

What We're Looking For

• Proven Business Development or Field Sales experience within Freight Forwarding
• Strong knowledge of European Road Freight services
• Demonstrable success in winning new business and achieving sales targets
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own territory and pipeline
• Full UK driving licence

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy