Business Development Manager (Air & Ocean Freight) | Banksmeadow NSW

THE CMA CGM GROUP; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEVAwell program

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible/Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, is seeking a Business Development Manager for Air & Ocean Freight from Banksmeadow NSW. You will drive growth and build long-term customer partnerships across international freight forwarding.

This role blends commercial acumen with logistics know-how, leveraging CargoWise and a global network to deliver end-to-end solutions. Flexible, hybrid and remote work options are available, with a focus on delivering value to clients and redefining efficiency in

Qualifications

• Solid experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field.
• Proven success in B2B sales with a strong understanding of Air and/or Ocean freight forwarding solutions.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain management, including warehousing and domestic transport.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and close new business opportunities to achieve individual sales targets.
• Proactively promote CEVA’s Air & Ocean products and end-to-end logistics services to prospective customers.
• Prepare tailored proposals and lead negotiations in line with company procedures.
• Develop pricing and service strategies to deliver competitive and innovative customer solutions.
• Manage your sales pipeline and reporting through CEVA’s CRM system (C-View).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, and QHSE teams to ensure commercially sound and operationally sustainable solutions.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, driving customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

Job description

Business Development Manager (Air & Ocean Freight) | Banksmeadow NSW

Truganina - 8 Archer Road, AUS

Commercial - Sales & Marketing

Permanent contract Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

At CEVA Logistics, we believe the future belongs to those who can imagine better ways to serve a world in motion. As a Business Development Manager within our Air & Ocean division, you’ll drive the growth of our international freight forwarding business based from our Banksmeadow NSW office.

You’ll represent one of the most diversified supply chain organisations in the world – part of the CMA CGM Group – connecting customers to a truly global logistics network. From Automotive and Luxury Goods to Aerospace, Healthcare and Technology, you’ll leverage CEVA’s vertical expertise, operational excellence, and digital tools such as CargoWise to deliver smarter, more integrated logistics solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to combine your commercial acumen with your passion for logistics – developing customer-focused solutions that move businesses forward.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Identify, target, and close new business opportunities to achieve individual sales targets.
• Proactively promote CEVA’s Air & Ocean products and end-to-end logistics services to prospective customers.
• Prepare tailored proposals and lead negotiations in line with company procedures.
• Develop pricing and service strategies to deliver competitive and innovative customer solutions.
• Manage your sales pipeline and reporting through CEVA’s CRM system (C-View).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, and QHSE teams to ensure commercially sound and operationally sustainable solutions.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, driving customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You’re a results-driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering growth. You combine a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to securing new business. You’ll also have:

• Solid experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field
• Proven success in B2B sales with a strong understanding of Air and/or Ocean freight forwarding solutions
• Sound knowledge of supply chain management, including warehousing and domestic transport
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning – our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses – early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.