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Senior Business Development Manager

BMS Performance
Department:Business Development
Type:HYBRID
Region:Manchester, England
Location:Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Experience:Associate
Salary:£80,000 - £94,000
Skills:
SALESBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTNEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTB2BFREIGHTOCEAN FREIGHTAIR FREIGHT
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Job Description

Posted on: November 18, 2025

Senior BDM - Ocean & Air FreightLocation: Commutable to Warrington | Hybrid (1-2 days office)

Package: Up to £80,000 basic + £14,000 OTE uncapped, Year 1

A fast-growing, global logistics business is seeking an entrepreneurial freight sales professional to drive 100% new business across the North.

You'll join a laid-back, high-trust culture where decisions are made quickly and autonomy is the norm. With strong tech, exceptional service and true NVOCC advantages, you'll have a genuine edge in the market.

What you'll do:

  • Win new ocean (and air) freight business across retail, ecommerce, electronics, aerospace and more
  • Sell into senior stakeholders (Supply Chain Directors, COOs, CFOs, etc.)
  • Deliver £200k+ new GP annually
  • Undertake occasional international travel

What you'll need:

  • 3+ years' ocean freight sales experience is a must (air also considered)
  • Ideally from a smaller forwarder where autonomy is standard
  • Confident, self-driven, entrepreneurial approach

Package:

  • Up to £80k base salary
  • £14k+ OTE (uncapped)
  • £500/month car allowance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Healthcare
  • Commission: 7% in Year 1, 5% in Year 2, 3% in Year 3+

If you're a confident freight seller who loves winning, avoids red tape and wants full control of their patch, this is the role for you.

Desired Skills and Experience

Sales, Business Development, New Business Development, B2B, Freight, Ocean Freight, Air Freight

Originally posted on LinkedIn

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