Strategic Sales Manager (End to end Supply Chain & Freight Forwarding)

Strategic Sales Manager (End to end Supply Chain & Freight Forwarding)

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Job Title: Strategic Sales Manager – Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain

Location: National (UK-based) – Remote with travel

Salary: £70,000 – £95,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

We are representing a globally recognised logistics and supply chain business with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and client service. As part of their strategic growth, they are looking to appoint a Strategic Sales Manager to develop and deliver new business across their full suite of freight and end-to-end supply chain solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, privately owned logistics provider that offers both autonomy and support, with a clear path to progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Design and execute strategic sales plans aligned with company objectives to drive long-term revenue growth.
• Market Analysis: Research and analyse market trends, competitors, and opportunities to inform strategic direction and identify key growth sectors.
• Partnership Development: Build and negotiate high-impact partnerships and key customer relationships that support expansion into new verticals or service lines.
• New Business Generation: Identify and secure new clients requiring integrated freight and supply chain services, with a focus on complex, end-to-end solutions.
• Proposal Development: Create and deliver tailored sales presentations, proposals, and commercial agreements that clearly communicate value propositions.
• Internal Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, pricing, and customer service teams to ensure successful onboarding and delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Track sales metrics and pipeline development using CRM tools; regularly report progress to senior leadership.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive base salary of £70,000 – £95,000
• Remote/flexible working with national coverage
• Full operational support from an experienced internal team
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth and shape client relationships
• Friendly and collaborative company culture with low staff turnover

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales
• Strong commercial background in air, sea, and warehousing/supply chain services
• Proven ability to generate new business and manage large/strategic accounts
• A consultative approach to solution selling and customer engagement
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

About the Company:

Our client is a leading UK supply chain and freight forwarding business with a national footprint and global reach. They provide logistics solutions to a range of sectors including FMCG, automotive, retail, industrial, and manufacturing. Known for their service-led approach and agile decision-making, they empower their teams to deliver excellence and grow long-term customer partnerships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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