NATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Gothong Southern Shipping

Manila

On-site

PHP 781,200 - 1,116,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Life and Accidental Insurance

Retirement

Performance Bonus

Annual Increment

Paid Leaves

Company Loans

Miscellaneous Allowance

Job summary

A leading logistics and shipping company in the Philippines seeks a National Business Development Director. The role involves leading acquisition and management of transport handling projects in the government sector while growing market share among top shipping forwarders. Candidates must have at least 10 years of logistics experience, including 5 years in a senior sales role, excellent stakeholder management, and a willingness to travel. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years in logistics or shipping with 5 years in senior-level sales.
Demonstrated success in handling government transport projects.
Familiarity with port operations and shipping processes.

Responsibilities

Lead acquisition and management of transport handling projects.
Grow market share among top 100 shipping forwarders.
Expand the strategic footprint and drive sustainable revenue growth.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or Public Administration

Job description

Company Overview

Gothong Southern is a logistics and shipping company specializing in integrated services in transport, end-to-end supply chain, and business solutions. We are your trusted partner for business growth committed to delivering outstanding care, excellence, and innovation. Our partnership is crafted to support you through the highs and lows of your business journey, providing tailored business solutions that empower you to achieve your goals. As Your Partner for Growth, we provide a simple, seamless, reliable, and fast customer experience, ensuring we navigate the path to your success together.

Vision

Gothong Southern will be the partner of choice for business growth through integrated transport, E2E supply chain, and business solutions by 2027.

Mission

We exist to empower growth and success to our customers, our people, our owners, our country, and the global community by providing world‑class integrated services in transport, E2E supply chain, and business solutions, fueled with INTEGRITYandCARE.

Job Description

National Business Development Director is to lead the acquisition and management of transport handling projects in the Philippine government sector, while aggressively growing market share among selected top 100 shipping forwarders nationwide. This role is key to expanding Gothong Southern’s strategic footprint and driving sustainable revenue growth in both public and private markets.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field; MBA or postgraduate studies a plus.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in logistics or shipping, with 5 years in senior‑level sales or business development.
Demonstrated success in handling government transport projects and/or strategic partnerships with major freight forwarders.
Familiarity with port operations, shipping processes, and interisland logistics in the Philippine archipelago.
Strong grasp of government procurement systems, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel across the Philippines for account acquisition and project supervision.

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