Business Development Manager - Freight & Logistics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established global logistics organisation. This role will focus heavily on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships, with a particular focus on the energy, engineering and industrial sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on identifying opportunities, developing pipelines and converting prospects into measurable revenue growth. Key Responsibilities Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the logistics and freight forwarding market Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, taking ownership of the full commercial customer journey Build and maintain relationships with clients across energy, engineering and industrial sectors Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations Promote air and ocean freight services for both import and export movements Attend meetings, networking events and client visits across the UK Record activity, visit reports and pipeline updates within the company CRM system Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive position Candidate Requirements Proven Business Development / Sales experience within freight forwarding or logistics Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight services Experience working with clients within energy, engineering or industrial sectors Demonstrated success in winning new business and growing revenue pipelines Confident negotiator with excellent communication and presentation skills Highly motivated self-starter able to work autonomously Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Package £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary (depending on experience) Car allowance Pension scheme Life assurance Group income protection Healthcare cashback scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays This role offers a high level of autonomy, strong earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to complex international logistics projects within a growing organisation. 📩 Apply today or contact Sammie Smith at Major Energy for further information. (url removed)