Air Freight Business Development Lead

WilliamSELECT

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

14 days+
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Operational support
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Job summary

WilliamSELECT is seeking an ambitious Business Development Officer in Hong Kong to lead the commercial expansion.

This standalone, one-man-band role owns the full sales lifecycle—from lead generation and solution pitching to closing and account retention—with an uncapped incentive tied to gross profit.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in air freight sales, an existing shipper network, entrepreneurial drive, and strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3–5+ years of sales within Freight Forwarding / Air Cargo.
  • Transferable network of shippers and commercial clients needing air freight services.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.
  • Deep understanding of air freight pricing, lane economics and gross margins.
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, target, and secure new corporate accounts requiring air freight and supply chain solutions.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline to meet revenue/gross profit targets.
  • Consult with clients to understand air freight requirements and deliver tailored logistics proposals.
  • Serve as the primary commercial contact, ensuring onboarding and long-term retention.
  • Monitor air freight market trends and pricing to position offerings competitively.

Skills

Logistics sales
Shipper network
Entrepreneurial mindset
Pricing & margins
Negotiation & communication

Job description

WilliamSELECT is seeking an ambitious Business Development Officer in Hong Kong to lead the commercial expansion.

This standalone, one-man-band role owns the full sales lifecycle—from lead generation and solution pitching to closing and account retention—with an uncapped incentive tied to gross profit.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in air freight sales, an existing shipper network, entrepreneurial drive, and strong negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently.

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