An established and fast-growing freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Air Freight Business Development Manager to join their commercial team.
The successful candidate will be managing significant monthly volumes, the business has built a strong reputation across multiple verticals including perishables, e-commerce, and general cargo.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing environment with strong operational support.
Duties and responsibilities of a Air Freight Business Development Manager:
- Identify, develop, and secure new air freight business across a range of verticals
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities, leveraging existing industry contacts
- Work closely with internal operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Promote a range of services including time-critical, e-commerce, and general cargo solutions
- Maintain a self-sufficient approach to business development, with minimal reliance on internal leads
The successful candidate:
- Proven track record in air freight business development
- Strong industry network and ability to generate new business independently
- Commercially driven with a proactive and self-managing approach
- Experience across one or more verticals (e.g. perishables, e-commerce, general cargo)
- High level of professionalism and ability to operate within a lean, fast-paced environment
Benefits of Air Freight Business Development Manager:
- Basic salary: £50,000 - £100,000 (dependent on experience and billings)
- Uncapped commission structure (6% of GP, paid quarterly in arrears)
- Car allowance / Company Car
- Flexible / hybrid working (preference for candidates within reach of Heathrow)
- Standard company benefits
If this Air Freight Business Development manager opportunity sounds of interest, please apply online now!