Commercial Manager - Freight Forwarding

Job description

Commercial Manager - Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Join a well-established and growing Freight & Logistics Company, backed by a strong operational team and a full suite of logistics solutions. Opportunity to open your own office leading to a shareholding.

The Role

As a Commercial Manager, your focus will be on driving new business growth, expanding market share, and building long-term client relationships.

You’ll be selling across:

• ✈ Air Freight
• Sea Freight
• Road Freight
• Contract Logistics & Customs Brokerage
• Warehousing & Fulfilment

With full support from experienced operations and product teams, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

Salary & Benefits

• £75,000 – £85,000 basic (DOE)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Uncapped Commission – up to 25%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (GP access, financial support, loans)
• Personalised training & career progression plan

This is a high reward role where your success directly impacts your earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new business within the freight/logistics sector
• Build and manage a strong, consistent sales pipeline
• Conduct market research to spot trends and opportunities
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Negotiate and close profitable deals and contracts
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasts, reporting, and sales analysis

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (hunter mentality)
• Strong background in new business development
• Commercially driven with excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to build relationships and close deals
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and target-driven

⚠ Important:

Applicants must currently be working for a Freight or Logistics Company. Applications outside of this will not be considered.

Why join?

• Market-leading commission structure
• Strong operational and product support
• Clear progression into senior sales roles
• Opportunity to build a team after establishing yourself

Interested? Let’s have a confidential chat.

☎ 0208 004 5535 07990 900 959

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-05-2026

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