Manager / Senior Manager (Commercial)

Zohorecruit; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to global freight forwarding

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boltcargo in Noida, India is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across ocean freight, air freight, project logistics, and associated services.

You will identify new customers, build strategic relationships with importers and exporters, negotiate terms, and ensure targets are met through close coordination with pricing, operations and the broader sales team. Experience in B2B sales and an existing customer portfolio are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 3–8 years of experience in Freight Forwarding, NVOCC, Shipping Line, Logistics, or Supply Chain Sales.
• Proven experience in B2B sales.
• Existing customer portfolio is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers for international freight forwarding services.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans and build long-term relationships.
• Negotiate commercial terms, quotes, and close profitable opportunities.
• Coordinate with pricing, operations and finance to ensure seamless execution and margins.

Skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Customer network

Lead generation

Negotiation skills

Territory sales planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field

MBA

Tools

CRM software

Excel/Power BI

Job description

• Salary Commensurate with Market Standards
• City Noida
• Country India

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and result-oriented Business Development Manager responsible for generating new business, developing strategic customer relationships, and achieving revenue growth across ocean freight, air freight, project logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing, and value-added logistics services.

The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of the freight forwarding industry and have an established network of importers, exporters, and supply chain decision-makers.

Business Development

• Identify and acquire new customers for international freight forwarding services.
  
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, cold calling, digital platforms, and industry events.
  
• Develop and execute territory sales plans.
  
• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
  
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
  

Customer Relationship Management

• Understand customer logistics requirements and propose customized supply chain solutions.
  
• Conduct client meetings and presentations.
  
• Negotiate commercial terms and close profitable business opportunities.
  
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention.
  
• Prepare quotations in coordination with pricing and operations teams.
  
• Negotiate freight rates and commercial agreements.
  
• Maintain healthy sales margins.
  
• Monitor competitors and market pricing.
  

Account Management

• Grow existing customer accounts through cross-selling and upselling.
  
• Conduct periodic business reviews with customers.
  
• Identify additional logistics opportunities within existing accounts.
  
• Monitor market trends, freight movements, and competitor activities.
  
• Share actionable market intelligence with management.
  
• Identify emerging business sectors and new trade lanes.
  

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain accurate customer information in CRM.
  
• Submit weekly sales reports and monthly forecasts.
  
• Ensure timely follow-up on enquiries.
  
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Pricing, Customer Service, Finance, and Overseas Partners to ensure seamless execution.
  
• Support collections and ensure customer payments are received within agreed credit terms.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
  
• MBA preferred.
  

Experience

• 3–8 years of experience in Freight Forwarding, NVOCC, Shipping Line, Logistics, or Supply Chain Sales.
  
• Proven experience in B2B sales.
  
• Existing customer portfolio is highly desirable.
  

Why Join Boltcargo?

• Work with one of India's fastest-growing logistics companies.
  
• Exposure to global freight forwarding and international trade.
  
• Opportunity to build strategic customer relationships.
  
• Performance-driven career progression.
  
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding global logistics network.