Business Development Manager

Li & Fung Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Manchester Full-time Manager Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Li & Fung. Manchester · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityManager

LocationManchester

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 17, 2026 · 8d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build relationships with managers across departments and maintain senior and day-to-day customer connections
Use freight-forwarding knowledge to spot market gaps, constraints and opportunities for growth
Run sales and operating planning, producing monthly forecasts and annual budgets from accurate cost and volume data
Improve customer KPI results and account margins while developing strategic customer partnerships
Create business and product presentations, solve problems with other teams and find workable alternatives

What you bring

An A level or degree-level background in business administration or sales
Strong spoken and written English, plus excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
A proven sales record and relevant experience in business development, sales or a comparable position
Sales experience, with freight experience preferred, and knowledge of the freight market
Clear communication, negotiation, rapport-building, planning and teamwork abilities

Who this fits

You’ll suit a customer-facing business development role focused on freight, sales forecasting, account performance and margin improvement. The position is full-time and permanent, with Monday-to-Friday scheduling and hybrid work in Manchester. You must be able to commute reliably to Manchester or plan to relocate, and Cargowise CRM knowledge is advantageous.

From the employer

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

Roles & Responsibilities
• Builds excellent internal relationships with Managers at all levels, understanding the dynamics between all departments.
• To maintain excellent Customer relationships at both Senior and day to day levels. Creating strategic relationships in order to maximise growth and sales potential.
• Has a deep understanding of freight forwarding, current trends, market constraints and able to identify gaps in the market and areas of opportunity.
• Responsible for problem solving, working cross functionally, being open minded and creative to find alternative solutions to problems when they may arise.
• Responsible for the Sales and Operating Process (S&OP), generating data to accurately predict both the Monthly sales forecast but also the annual budgets. Requires accurate costings, good knowledge of volumes and customer sales forecast and performance.
• Responsible for the achievement of Customer KPI’s and driving initiatives to achieve these.
• Responsible for Margin Improvement initiatives on all accounts within remit to improve GFS profitability.
• To develop and sustain strategic partnerships with Customers and ensure that resource is effectively utilized and developed.
• Create and present Business and Product presentations when required.
• Any reasonable additional duties requested or delegated by your manager.
Education & Experience
• A level and/or Degree Level in Business Administration, Sales
• Spoken and written English Language
• Excellent level of Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Preferred Criteria
• Proven working experience as a Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or a relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Sales knowledge from a course/degree or job experience
• Market knowledge
• Able to work as part of a team and demonstrate team working attributes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills – able to communicate to a variety of different stakeholders
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills
• Knowledge of Cargowise CRM would be an advantage

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
• Sales: 5 years (preferred)
• freight: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.