Business Development Manager – Freight & Logistics
Business Development Manager – Freight & Logistics
Location: Auckland, NZType: Full-time, Permanent
About our Client
They move fast, think sharp, and deliver big. They're a freight forwarding and logistics business built on hustle, performance, and long-term relationships. Our clients count on us to keep their supply chain moving — and we count on people who can make deals happen.
We’re on the hunt for a hard-charging Business Development Manager — someone who knows the grind, thrives under pressure, and can handle the knockbacks. If you’ve got the fire to hunt, pitch, and close deals consistently, you’ll fit right in.
The Role
This is a frontline sales role for someone who isn’t afraid to pick up the phone, knock on doors, and chase leads. You’ll be responsible for building your own client base in freight and logistics services — and growing it. You’ll have the freedom to own your patch, and the backing of a no-BS team that gets the job done.
What You’ll Be Doing- Hunting down new leads — cold calling, networking, door-knocking, chasing referrals
- Pitching and closing logistics solutions for importers, exporters, and supply chain clients
- Building your own sales pipeline from scratch and owning it
- Preparing competitive proposals and converting quotes into deals
- Working closely with our operations team to deliver what you promise
- Staying on top of pricing, competition, and customer needs
- Reporting on sales activity and smashing your targets
- Proven sales experience — ideally in freight, logistics, transport, or related industries
- Street smarts, thick skin, and a relentless drive to win
- Confident communicator with strong follow-through and resilience
- Hunter mentality — you don’t wait for leads, you go out and get them
- Able to work independently and think fast on your feet
- Familiarity with logistics or supply chain services is a bonus
- Full Driver’s licence
- Strong base salary + high-earning commission potential
- Full autonomy and territory ownership
- Tools of the trade - laptop + phone
Real opportunities to grow as we grow
Straight-talking, no-fluff team environment
if this sounds like you, hit the apply button and let's connect!