Position: Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager Location: Basildon Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 DOE + Uncapped CommissionDue to continued growth, our client, a well-established freight forwarding company, are actively seeking a commercially driven Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team.This is a pure new business role focused on winning and developing profitable freight forwarding accounts across ocean, air, and European road freight services.Job OverviewIdentifying and securing new freight forwarding business opportunities across ocean, air, and European road freight services.Building and managing a strong pipeline through proactive sales activity, lead generation, and client outreach.Attending client meetings, understanding customer requirements, and presenting tailored logistics solutions.Negotiating commercial agreements and converting quotations into long-term trading accounts.Working closely with operations and pricing teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.Managing sales activity, pipeline progression, and market awareness to achieve GP and new business targets.Travelling to customer meetings expected a minimum of once per week, with the remainder of the role office-based.Job RequirementsProven experience within freight forwarding sales or logistics business development.Previous sales experience is essential.Strong freight forwarding industry knowledge is essential.Strong track record of winning new busin