National Sales Manager Freight and Logistics

Job description

National Sales Manager - Freight & Logistics

Package and Benefits

• Salary £75,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience)
• Fully expensed Company Car/ Car Allowance
• Uncapped commission/ bonus structure - Team Performance as well as Individual Contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme offering access to GP Service, Loans and Financial Advisors
• Investment in staff development, personalised progression plan

Opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager or Senior Business Development Manager looking for the next step, to join an award winning and globally recognised Freight and Logistics Service Provider who are looking to add a Sales Manager to help drive the business forward in 2026. My client specialises within Ocean, Air and Road Freight as well as Warehousing and Supply Chain Management Services.

You will be working with and have the support of experienced Product Managers and Operational teams to provide the necessary support. This core role will focus on leading a sales team based across the UK. You will be responsible for recruitment and training as well as hands on within a new business focused role, identifying, sourcing, developing and securing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading a sales team
• Developing sales pipeline, identifying and sourcing new leads
• Actively selling all modes of Freight Transport, Air Freight, Ocean Freight and Road Freight
• Developing sales strategies to ensure the team is winning new business to achieve agreed annual targets
• Developing relationships with customers, on boarding, and working with Operations team to ensure successful service within agreed SOPs, meeting customers expectations
• Working collaboratively with Operational and Product teams
• Updating and ensuring all relevant information is captured within CRM/ Sales Management System
• Recruitment and development of sales team across the whole of the UK

Qualifications

Over 5 years demonstrable experience in a Sales Manager role or Senior Business Development Manager position with a focus on New Business Development working for a Freight or Logistics provider within the UK.

Our client is only accepting applications from applicants who are currently working for a Freight Forwarder or Logistics provider based in the UK. If you are not currently working for a Freight or Logistics company in the UK your application will not be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English