Business Development Manager –- Rail Transport

GatiHire

Kolkata District

On-site

INR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

GatiHire is seeking a Business Development Manager – Rail Transport in Kolkata to drive growth in Rail, Chemical Logistics and Bulk Liquid segments. You will lead B2B sales, acquire new customers, and build strategic relationships with clients in petrochemical, oil & gas, manufacturing and logistics sectors.

The role requires hands-on deal making, proposals, freight-rate negotiations, and close collaboration with operations to ensure smooth shipments and target attainment in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of B2B sales experience in logistics or transport.
  • Graduate with good English.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Generate new business for Rail Transport and Chemical Logistics services.
  • Identify and develop clients from the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, negotiate freight rates, and close business deals.
  • Coordinate with operations teams for smooth shipment execution.
  • Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth.
  • Track market trends, competitor activities, and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

B2B Sales
Rail Transport
Rail Freight
Chemical Logistics
Bulk Liquid Logistics
Customer Acquisition
Key Account Management
Contract Negotiation
Relationship Management
Excellent Communication & Negotiation

Education

Graduate

Job description

About The Role

Business Development Manager – Rail Transport

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 2+ Years

Salary: No Bar for the Right Candidate

Industry: Rail Transport | Chemical Logistics | Transportation & Logistics

About the Role looking for a Business Development Manager – Rail Transport to drive business growth in the Rail, Chemical, and Bulk Logistics segment. The ideal candidate should have experience in B2B sales, customer acquisition, and rail transportation, preferably in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, bulk liquid, or logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Generate new business for Rail Transport and Chemical Logistics services.
  • Identify and develop clients from the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, negotiate freight rates, and close business deals.
  • Coordinate with operations teams for smooth shipment execution.
  • Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth.
  • Track market trends, competitor activities, and identify new business opportunities.
At a Glance
  • Location: kolkata
  • Shift: Day
  • Urgency: Limited Openings
  • Openings: 2
Job Requirements
  • Experience: 2 - 0 years
  • Education: Graduate
  • English level: Good
Must-have skills
  • B2B Sales
  • Rail Transport
  • Rail Freight
  • Chemical Logistics
  • Bulk Liquid Logistics
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Key Account Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Relationship Management
  • Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills
About The Role

Business Development Manager – Rail Transport

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 2+ Years

Salary: No Bar for the Right Candidate

Industry: Rail Transport | Chemical Logistics | Transportation & Logistics

About the Role looking for a Business Development Manager – Rail Transport to drive business growth in the Rail, Chemical, and Bulk Logistics segment. The ideal candidate should have experience in B2B sales, customer acquisition, and rail transportation, preferably in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, bulk liquid, or logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Generate new business for Rail Transport and Chemical Logistics services.
  • Identify and develop clients from the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, negotiate freight rates, and close business deals.
  • Coordinate with operations teams for smooth shipment execution.
  • Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth.
  • Track market trends, competitor activities, and identify new business opportunities.
Must-have skills
  • B2B Sales
  • Rail Transport
  • Rail Freight
  • Chemical Logistics
  • Bulk Liquid Logistics
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Key Account Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Relationship Management
  • Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills
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