Business Development Manager to Freight Forwarding

Linktal Recruitment

Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)

Freight/Cargo Forwarding (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Full time

125,000 to 160,000 + super + comms

Low application volume

If you’re a freight BDM with serious volume capability, the brand and scale behind you matters.

This role sits with one of the world’s most established international logistics providers. A global group with significant scale across APAC and strong container volume (100,000+ containers annually) throughout AU/NZ.

Melbourne is a growth focus, and as a result of the expansion, you will work alongside experienced teams and a strong leader who has grown with the business over the past decade.

Why consider it?

Up to 160k + super + allowance + aggressive commission structure

Career pathway — Backed by an established leadership team with long tenure and a business that promotes growth internally as it expands.

Sell nationally — you won’t be confined by territory. If you have existing clients across Australia, you’re free to develop them.

Strong and comprehensive infrastructure — Strong global buying power, carrier leverage, and full-service capability across Sea, Air, 3PL and value-added logistics, making it easier to sell value, not just price.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for growing import/export business and value-added services across key trade lanes.

This is a true hunting role: opening doors, developing relationships, and converting opportunities.

You’ll be supported by experienced operations and customer service teams who understand execution, allowing you to focus on revenue growth rather than firefighting.

You

You’ll already have local freight forwarding sales experience and a track record of winning new business.

You understand trade lanes, margins, and long-term account development.

You’re commercially mature, solutions-focused, and looking for a platform with real scale behind it.

Next Steps

This can be a strong move for a proven hunter looking for global reach and the operational strength to support serious growth.

All enquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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Reach out directly to: Yoga.Yu@Linktal.com.au