Business Development Manager

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Overview

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Business Development Manager in Segrate (Milan), Italy.

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where it has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and grow the Air and Sea freight services (both imports and exports)
• Client analysis on gross margin, volume, and profitability as well as client management with respect to handling complaints
• Collections: Payments and TDS and updating the CRM system
• Cold calling, quoting and close new business, and maintaining a healthy pipeline of customers / accounts
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers and meet regularly with management and stakeholders to discuss strategy
• Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs - from various sources
• Generate new leads, identify, and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select the deals in line with strategies, and lead and facilitate pitch logistics
• Develop and implement overarching outbound sales and business development strategy, sales processes, structure, and best practices across the company
• Support deal structure and pricing with business value analysis; negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals
• Maintain and share professional knowledge through education, networking, events, and presentation developing new ideas / strategies
• Proactively source and qualify new business opportunities / leads via inbound and outbound marketing efforts
• Travel weekly in Italy to meet clients

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of Shipping Line, Freight Forwarding products such as Sea / Air Import & Exports, Project Cargo, ODC, Ro-Ro, Break Bulk / Commodities
• Relevant experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry and good knowledge of Inco Terms and Operations
• Successful track record in B2B sales and negotiation
• Working experience with sales techniques
• Fluent Italian and English skills, both written and verbal

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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