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Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding & Logistics Join a well-established Freight & Logistics Company, backed by a strong operational team and a full suite of logistics solutions. The Role As a Business Development Manager, your focus will be on driving new business growth, expanding market share, and building long-term client relationships. You'll be selling across: Air Freight Sea Freight Road Freight Contract Logistics & Customs Brokerage Warehousing & Fulfilment With full support from experienced operations and product teams, you'll have everything you need to succeed. Salary & Benefits £55,000 - £75,000 basic (DOE) Company Car or Car Allowance Uncapped Commission - up to 25% Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme (GP access, financial support, loans) Personalised training & career progression plan Key Responsibilities Identify, target, and win new business within the freight/logistics sector Build and manage a strong, consistent sales pipeline Conduct market research to spot trends and opportunities Develop and maintain long-term client relationships Collaborate with operations and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery Negotiate and close profitable deals and contracts Attend industry events and networking opportunities Provide accurate forecasts, reporting, and sales analysis What We're Looking For Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (hunter mentality) Strong background in new business development Commercially driven with excellent negotiation skills Ability to build relationships and close deals Self-motivated, ambitious, and target-driven Important: Applicants must currently be working for a Freight or Logistics Company. Applications outside of this will not be considered. Why join? Market-leading commission structure Strong operational and product support Clear progression into senior sales roles Opportunity to build a team after establishing yourself Interested? Let's have a confidential chat.

Export Clerk Air Freight Sea Freight Road Freight Freight Forwarding Heathrow £35,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Development Export Clerk Air Freight Ocean Freight Sea Freight Road Freight Freight Forwarder Exports Shipping Logistics Customs Heathrow Are you an experienced Export Clerk looking to join one of the UK's leading Freight Forwarders? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international freight forwarding company based near London Heathrow . With an outstanding reputation for employee retention, career progression and customer service, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. Whether your background is in Air Freight, Sea Freight, Ocean Freight or European Road Freight, we would love to hear from you. The Package Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (DOE) Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 Permanent, full-time position 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Life Insurance Personalised training and development programme Career progression opportunities Supportive and friendly working environment Long-established international Freight Forwarder The Role As an Export Clerk, you'll manage international export shipments from booking through to final delivery, ensuring every shipment is handled efficiently and customers receive exceptional service. Duties Include Managing export shipments from start to finish. Preparing and checking export documentation. Liaising with customers, overseas agents, airlines, shipping lines, hauliers and customs. Providing shipment updates and resolving customer queries. Monitoring shipments and ensuring on-time delivery. Ensuring compliance with customs procedures and international shipping regulations. Building strong relationships with customers and overseas partners. Working closely with the operations team to deliver outstanding service. What We're Looking For To be successful, you'll ideally have experience in one or more of the following: Export Clerk Export Operator Freight Forwarder Air Freight Operator Ocean Freight Operator Sea Freight Export Clerk Road Freight Operator European Road Freight Multi-Modal Operator Shipping Coordinator Logistics Coordinator Freight Operations You'll also have: Previous Freight Forwarding experience. Excellent customer service skills. Strong organisational and communication skills. The ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously. A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail. Why Join? Our client is recognised as one of the best employers within the freight and logistics industry, offering genuine career progression, ongoing training and a supportive culture where employees build long-term careers. If you're looking for your next opportunity within the Freight and Logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today

ALS Recruiting is working with a well-established logistics provider seeking to add an experienced Business Development Manager to its sales team. The role will focus mainly on growing new business across road freight and wider logistics services, including UK and European transport, groupage, full loads, part loads, warehousing, customs and fulfilment. This would suit someone who enjoys being out in the market, meeting customers, building relationships and putting together practical transport solutions. What's on offer: • £60,000 - £90,000 basic salary, depending on experience • Uncapped commission structure • Company car or car allowance • Private healthcare • Pension scheme • Ongoing training and development • Supportive team environment with national backing The role: • Winning new business across freight, transport and logistics services • Building and managing a strong regional pipeline • Targeting customers across sectors such as manufacturing, retail and e-commerce • Attending client meetings and understanding their transport requirements • Working with internal operations, customs and commercial teams • Producing tailored solutions across road freight, warehousing and supply chain services • Keeping CRM records updated and managing sales activity What they're looking for: • Previous experience in freight, logistics or supply chain sales • Strong B2B sales background • Good knowledge of road freight, transport or wider logistics services • Confident speaking with decision-makers at different levels • Strong communication and negotiation skills • Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently • Full UK driving licence and happy to travel This is a strong opportunity for someone with freight or logistics experience who wants to join a recognised business, sell a broad service offering and develop a long-term client base.

Role: Road Freight Coordinator Location: Glasgow, Scotland Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + bonuses (DOE) Responsibilities: Arrange domestic and international road transport of goods. Plan and schedule shipments in coordination with carriers, drivers, and warehouse teams. Prepare and verify transport documentation (CMR, delivery notes, packing lists, etc.). Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delivery or routing issues. Ensure compliance with road transport regulations, ADR requirements, and company safety policies. Manage booking confirmations, pick-up/delivery instructions, and load plans. Act as the main contact point for assigned customers. Obtain freight quotations and negotiate rates with hauliers and subcontractors. Ensure all shipments have the correct transport and customs documents. Experience required: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in road freight forwarding or logistics. Knowledge of EU transport regulations, incoterms, ADR, and customs procedures. Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience in logistics systems (TMS, ERP) and Microsoft Office A top opportunity with an excellent globally recognised forwarder! If you have the right skillset and experience, apply today!