Job Title: Business Development Manager – Sea/Ocean Logistics (North UK)

Location: Remote / Anywhere in the North of the UK

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Commission (5% of GP generated)

About Us:
We are a well-established, medium-sized international freight forwarder with a strong reputation in sea, air, and road logistics. While our core expertise is in sea freight, we pride ourselves on providing flexible solutions across all transport modes. Most of our current customers are in the South of the UK, and we are now focused on expanding our presence in the North.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new business growth in the North of the UK. This is a home-based role where you will have the freedom to develop your region from the ground up. You will primarily focus on sea/ocean logistics, handling import, export, or both, with support available from our air and road divisions as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, approach, and win new clients in the North of the UK.
• Develop and grow a regional customer base from the ground up.
• Promote our sea freight offerings while leveraging air and road support when appropriate.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sea/ocean logistics (import, export, or both).
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing a region.
• Strong understanding of international freight forwarding and supply chain logistics.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently from home.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £60,000 depending on experience.
• Commission: 5% of GP generated on new business and repeat orders (after a one-time threshold of approximately £150k).
• Potential to earn a £7,000 car allowance once performance is established.
• Salary increases based on target achievement.
• Expenses paid for travel, overnight stays, and other work-related costs.
• Flexible home-based working with the opportunity to make a significant impact on regional growth.

Interested?
For further details, please contact:
Shannon Clough
Interaction Leeds
(url removed)
(phone number removed)

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