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Groupage Business Development Manager

Posted: 25/01/26
Recruiter:WR Logistics
Reference:3062906273
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£40,000 - £50,000 Annual
Location:Yorkshire and the Humber
Description:

Groupage Business Development Manager
Pontefract
Circa 45,000 + Commission

An established logistics business with a strong freight forwarding platform is relaunching and expanding its road freight groupage offering. Having previously operated a successful groupage service, the company is now investing to rebuild this function and is seeking an experienced Groupage Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its growth.

This position is suited to a commercially driven groupage specialist who understands the market, has existing relationships, and can actively contribute business while helping to shape a growing department from the ground up.



The Role

  • Drive new business development specifically within road freight groupage

  • Leverage existing industry relationships and customer contacts to generate immediate opportunities

  • Identify, target, and secure groupage volumes that support sustainable growth

  • Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercially viable and deliverable solutions

  • Contribute to the rebuild and long-term structure of the groupage department

  • Support cross-selling opportunities alongside the company's established freight forwarding services

  • Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and commercial reporting

  • Act as a key commercial voice in shaping the future direction of the groupage offering



The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven background in road freight groupage sales or commercial roles

  • Strong understanding of groupage operations, pricing, and network requirements

  • Ability to bring transferable business, contacts, or active opportunities

  • Commercially astute with a consultative, relationship-led sales approach

  • Comfortable working closely with operations in a hands-on environment

  • Based locally to Pontefract and able to work from the office regularly



What's on Offer

  • Salary circa 45,000 plus a commission structure

  • Opportunity to build and influence a relaunching groupage function

  • High level of autonomy and visibility within the business

  • Long-term progression aligned to departmental and commercial growth

  • Support from an established forwarding division and leadership team

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