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Business Development Manager – Air & Sea Freight


Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

David Bradley Associates is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager Air & Sea Freight on behalf of a rapidly growing logistics organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the development and growth of the companys Air & Sea Freight divisions focusing on sales expansion operational excellence and long-term profitability.

Identify target and secure new business opportunities across airfreight ocean freight (FCL/LCL) conventional shipping and multimodal logistics solutions.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers airlines shipping lines NVOCCs freight partners and agents to secure competitive rates and capacity.

Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation onboarding and ongoing account management.

Work closely with finance teams to develop profitable pricing strategies manage margins and evaluate market surcharges and costs.

Ensure compliance with all relevant freight forwarding regulations customs procedures INCOTERMS SOLAS/VGM requirements IMDG/DG regulations and carrier policies.



Requirements

Proven business development and sales experience within airfreight ocean freight or multimodal logistics environments.

Demonstrated success in securing new business and developing long-term customer relationships within the freight forwarding industry.

Strong knowledge of international air and ocean freight operations including FCL/LCL shipments airfreight procedures carrier networks and booking processes.

Experience negotiating rates and commercial agreements with airlines shipping lines NVOCCs and logistics partners.

Solid understanding of customs regulations INCOTERMS SOLAS/VGM requirements IMDG/DG compliance and international shipping documentation.

Degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related discipline


Required Skills:

Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in business development or commercial roles within the logistics or oil & gas industry. Solid understanding of project logistics freight forwarding and supply chain operations particularly in energy or industrial sectors. Strong experience in client engagement contract negotiation and solution selling. Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Logistics Engineering or a related field. If you are interested please click apply to be contacted by a member of the team. You can also text your full name Singapore Sales to 03