Business Development Manager - Road Freight

Streamline Search LtdPrescotreedpublished 10/21/2026

About the company

An established shipping and freight forwarding business is looking for a Business Development Manager to help grow its road freight operation.

Your tasks

The focus will be on identifying new opportunities, building a customer base and increasing road freight revenue. You'll have the opportunity to develop the operation commercially while working closely with the wider business.

The Role - Business Development Manager - Road Freight

  • Identify and approach potential customers requiring road freight and transport services.
  • Develop new business opportunities and build lasting customer relationships.
  • Generate leads through prospecting, networking and industry contacts.
  • Understand customer requirements and work with the operations team to develop suitable transport solutions.
  • Prepare quotations, negotiate rates and help secure new business.
  • Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities to increase revenue.
  • Monitor market activity and identify potential areas for growth within road freight.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure new business can be supported operationally and commercially.

Requirements

This is an opportunity for someone with a background in freight forwarding or road transport who understands how the industry works and can use that knowledge to develop new customer relationships and generate business.

About You - Business Development Manager - Road Freight

  • Previous experience in business development, sales or a commercially focused role within freight forwarding or road transport.
  • A good understanding of road freight operations, pricing and customer requirements.
  • Comfortable identifying new opportunities and building relationships with prospective customers.
  • Commercially minded, with an understanding of rates, margins and profitability.
  • Able to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of business development activity.

What we offer

What's on Offer?

  • Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience.
  • Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
  • Hybrid working available.

Other

Business Development Manager - Road Freight · Location: Merseyside · Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE · Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm *Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available The Opportunity - Business Development Manager - Road Freight**

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