https://jobs.co.uk/job/business-development-manager-wr-logistics--9b872c98-85d5-4f5f-82e2-85784cd79a7c RSS feed for Business Development Manager at WR Logistics. en-gb Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:29:00 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/business-development-manager-wr-logistics--9b872c98-85d5-4f5f-82e2-85784cd79a7c https://jobs.co.uk/job/business-development-manager-wr-logistics--9b872c98-85d5-4f5f-82e2-85784cd79a7c Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Braintree | Salary: £40000 - £50000/annum | Type: Permanent | Business Development Manager - Ocean freight Location: Essex / Hybrid Salary: Up to -50,000 plus car and commission Type: Permanent The Role Our client is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to develop new business across Ocean freight forwarding. You will be responsible for generating your own leads, winning new customers and developing profitable, long-term accounts. The role is highly customer-facing, with regular UK travel and a strong focus on new business development. Key Responsibilities Identify, target and win new business within import freight forwarding. Generate predominantly self-sourced leads, alongside referrals and dormant accounts. Build profitable, long-term customer relationships. Promote import freight, container transport and wider logistics services. Identify cross-selling opportunities across sea freight, transport, container sales and hire. Conduct customer meetings, calls and networking activities. Travel regularly throughout the UK to meet prospects and customers. Support the handover of newly won business to operations. Work with internal teams on rates, pricing and profit margins. Ensure new ... Permanent