Business Development Manager (Consumer, Retails)

alwayshired pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Consumer goods logistics sector, identify new business opportunities, manage tenders and negotiate contracts.

You will develop strategies, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with operations to deliver 3PL solutions while monitoring profitability and revenue performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant sales / business development experience in logistics.
• Strong exposure to 3PL, contract logistics, freight forwarding, fulfilment and/or transportation.
• Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies and managing commercial tenders.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, pricing and commercial considerations.
• Good contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand revenue, profitability and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working experience on the customer / end-user side may also be considered, particularly in Consumer, FMCG, Retail, E-commerce or related industries, with exposure to logistics, supply chain, 3PL management, tenders or logistics solution providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and business development strategies to achieve revenue, profitability and growth targets.
• Identify, source and develop new customers and business opportunities within the Consumer / Consumer Goods sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Manage the full business development cycle, including tender management, commercial proposals, contract negotiations and solution development.
• Analyse customer requirements, logistics lanes, market rates and competitor offerings to develop competitive solutions.
• Work closely with internal operations and commercial teams to develop and implement 3PL / contract logistics solutions.
• Monitor customer profitability, revenue performance and overall account success.
• Prepare business plans, feasibility studies, sales forecasts and regular management reports.
• Identify potential commercial risks and develop appropriate measures to manage liabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement, network optimisation and commercial initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the sales team and support the growth of the customer base.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry developments and competitor activities.

Skills

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Tender management

Contract negotiations

Logistics knowledge

Commercial acumen

Communication

Strategy & planning

Business acumen

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Marketing/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About

Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive business growth within the Consumer / Consumer Goods sector. The role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships, managing tenders and commercial negotiations, and growing existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and business development strategies to achieve revenue, profitability and growth targets.
• Identify, source and develop new customers and business opportunities within the Consumer / Consumer Goods sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Manage the full business development cycle, including tender management, commercial proposals, contract negotiations and solution development.
• Analyse customer requirements, logistics lanes, market rates and competitor offerings to develop competitive solutions.
• Work closely with internal operations and commercial teams to develop and implement 3PL / contract logistics solutions.
• Monitor customer profitability, revenue performance and overall account success.
• Prepare business plans, feasibility studies, sales forecasts and regular management reports.
• Identify potential commercial risks and develop appropriate measures to manage liabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement, network optimisation and commercial initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the sales team and support the growth of the customer base.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry developments and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant sales / business development experience in logistics.
• Strong exposure to 3PL, contract logistics, freight forwarding, fulfilment and/or transportation.
• Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies and managing commercial tenders.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, pricing and commercial considerations.
• Good contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand revenue, profitability and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working experience on the customer / end-user side may also be considered, particularly those with experience in Consumer, FMCG, Retail, E-commerce or related industries, and who have strong exposure to logistics, supply chain, 3PL management, tenders or logistics solution providers.

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