Business Development Manager

CONFREIGHT MARITIME PRIVATE LIMITED; Gandhidham; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CONFREIGHT MARITIME PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Business Development Manager for on-site work in Gandhidham. You will identify opportunities across customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, and door-to-door services for domestic and international clients.

You’ll manage the sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation, collaborate with operations and finance, and maintain a strong client network and market insights to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of logistics and shipping services (customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, transport).
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills for domestic and international clients and internal teams.
• Analytical and planning skills; able to use data to inform commercial decisions.
• Proficient with common business software and able to prepare professional proposals and reports.
• Relevant experience in logistics or supply chain business development; Gandhidham/Kandla region a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads to build a robust sales pipeline.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to close contracts.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and commercial offers aligned with policy.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and customer service to ensure feasibility and pricing.
• Track market trends and support strategic partnerships and key accounts.

Skills

Lead generation

Negotiation

Client relationships

Sales

Communication

Market research

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

CONFREIGHT MARITIME PRIVATE LIMITED is led by a dynamic team of professionals and supported by seasoned veterans in logistics and on‑shore shipping services with over a decade of experience. The company is dedicated to delivering consistent, high‑quality logistics solutions and professional services to domestic and international clients. Confreight Maritime offers integrated services including customs clearance, freight forwarding by air, sea, and land, advanced warehousing, transportation, and door‑to‑door delivery. The organization also specializes in third‑country booking to optimize routes and reduce transit times. Its 24/7 customer‑focused approach aims to act as an extension of clients’ businesses through a committed and professional team.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Gandhidham. The Business Development Manager will identify and develop new business opportunities across customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, and door‑to‑door services, with a focus on domestic and international logistics clients. Daily responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting client meetings and presentations, preparing proposals and quotations, and negotiating contracts in line with company policies. The role involves close collaboration with operations, finance, and customer service teams to ensure service feasibility, competitive pricing, and high client satisfaction. The Business Development Manager will also track market trends, maintain a robust sales pipeline, report on performance metrics, and support strategic partnerships and key account management.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong business development, sales, and client relationship management skills, including lead generation and negotiation capabilities.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of logistics and shipping services, such as customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, and supply chain processes.
• Candidates should possess solid communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with domestic and international clients and internal teams.
• Candidates should possess analytical and planning skills, including market research, pipeline management, and the ability to use data to inform commercial decisions.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with common business software (e.g., CRM tools, MS Office) and the ability to prepare professional proposals and reports.
• Relevant experience in logistics, shipping, or supply chain business development is highly beneficial; prior experience in the Gandhidham or Kandla region is an advantage.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred, along with a high level of integrity and customer-focused mindset.