Business Development Manager - Road Freight - A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd : Job Details

Are you a driven freight sales professional with a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering operational excellence? We’re on the lookout for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to help us launch and grow a new Road Freight Division in Peterborough — and we want someone with the energy and expertise to make it thrive.

Location: Peterborough

Hours: 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday

What You’ll Be Doing

As our BDM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our Road Freight offering in the region. You’ll develop your own client base, targeting the local manufacturing sector and building relationships that last.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, develop, and manage your own customer portfolio
• Source leads, qualify prospects, and secure meetings (face-to-face or video)
• Quote, follow up, and close deals to meet monthly and annual sales targets
• Operate and manage client accounts with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Maintain and update CRM systems, sales activity logs, and reporting tools
• Deliver professional, solution-driven service every step of the way
• Be a visible, energetic presence in the market — both virtually and on the road

What You’ll Bring

Must-Haves:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in freight sales
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident, persuasive, and resilient sales personality
• Self-motivated with sharp time-management and goal-setting abilities
• Commercially savvy, organised, and results-focused
• Comfortable working under pressure in a target-driven environment
• Full UK driving license

Nice-to-Have:

Ambition to grow beyond the role — ideally looking to build and lead a team

A desire to contribute to shaping a new division and leave your mark on its success

Why This Role?

This isn’t just another BDM job. It’s a chance to be part of something from the ground up — bringing energy, vision, and commercial know-how to launch a new Road Freight arm in a fast-paced, customer-focused business. You’ll have the freedom to shape your strategy, grow your accounts, and potentially lead a team as the division expands.

Ready to take the wheel and drive growth in Road Freight?