Business Development Manager

ALS Recruiting is working with one of the UK's leading and most forward-thinking logistics powerhouses. We are exclusively seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to spearhead market penetration and drive new revenue streams across the freight forwarding sector.

If you are a relentless "hunter" with a proven track record in consultative selling and a deep understanding of global supply chain solutions, this is your platform to scale. You will take full ownership of the end-to-end sales cycle - from robust pipeline generation to securing enterprise-level partnerships and maximising account profitability.

The Package & Perks

We believe in highly rewarding top-tier talent. This role offers an exceptional, performance-driven remuneration package:

• £65,000 - £85,000 Basic Salary (commensurate with market experience)
• Fully Expensed Company Car or Premium Car Allowance
• Highly Lucrative, Uncapped Commission Structure (up to 25% - massive OTE potential)
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance
• Premium Employee Assistance Programme, including Gross Profit access, bespoke financial advice, and loan facilities
• Tailored Career Roadmap with ongoing investment in your professional and leadership development

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Penetration: Prospect, target, and secure high-value client accounts within the multimodal freight and logistics sector.
• Pipeline Acceleration: Develop, nurture, and aggressively convert a robust sales pipeline, consistently tracking to exceed KPIs and revenue targets.
• Consultative Selling: Build high-level, strategic alliances with key decision-makers, utilising a solution-driven approach to solve complex supply chain challenges.
• Commercial Negotiation: Lead complex commercial negotiations, closing high-margin agreements while safeguarding company objectives.
• Market Intelligence: Leverage deep industry insights, competitor analysis, and emerging freight trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with internal operations and customs teams to ensure rapid onboarding and elite-level client retention.
• Performance Analytics: Deliver accurate sales forecasting, metric-driven pipeline reporting, and strategic growth plans to the Senior Executive team.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Act as the face of the business at premier industry events, trade shows, and high-level networking forums.

Services Offered

• Air Freight
• Sea Freight
• Road Freight
• Contract Logistics and Customs Brokerage
• Warehousing and Fulfilment

Why This Role?

This position sits firmly at the tip of the spear within our client's commercial division. It is heavily geared toward a commercially astute, results-obsessed sales professional who thrives on capturing market share and building sustainable, long-term revenue streams.

You will be backed by an exceptional operational and product support infrastructure, eliminating red tape and empowering you to do what you do best: win, close, and scale.

Ready to elevate your logistics career? Let's talk.