Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Commission + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established, global logistics and freight forwarding organisation based in Aberdeen.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual to play a key role in expanding business across the air and ocean freight / supply chain sector, with a strong focus on new business development.
The Role
- Drive new business growth (circa 90% new business focus)
- Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline
- Build and maintain relationships with clients across energy, engineering and industrial sectors
- Lead the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to contract negotiation and close
- Identify and convert opportunities into measurable revenue growth
- Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a Business Development / Sales role within freight forwarding
- Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain, and project cargo
- Experience working with clients in energy, engineering, or industrial sectors
- Demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
Package
- Basic salary up to £75,000
- £4,200 car allowance
- Commission scheme (circa 5% of GP, subject to scheme)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension, life assurance & healthcare cash plan (post-probation)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation working on complex, high-value logistics projects within key global markets.
For more information or to apply, please submit your CV.
SammieSmith@Major-Recruitment.com
