Business Development Manager [Freight Forwarding | Hunter Role | Up to $15k]

Good Job Creations; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in Singapore. You will lead sales strategies, manage client accounts, and drive business growth across Southeast Asia and Australia. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the logistics industry, particularly in Freight Forwarding, and possess leadership skills to oversee a business development team. Salary can go up to $15k, reflecting the seniority of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of Business Development experience in the Logistics/Freight Forwarding industry.
• Minimum 3 or more years of people management experience in the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
• Knowledge about overall logistics business (Air, Ocean, Local Transportation, Warehouse).

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform Freight Forwarding Sales and Business Development.
• Perform account management to retain existing customers.
• Prepare and report the Sales team performance to management.

Skills

Business Development experience

People management experience

Strong networks in logistics

Leadership in sales

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Business Development Manager [Freight Forwarding | Hunter Role | Up to $15k]

Job ID:402615

Job Summary: An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing logistics firm supporting regional operations across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform Freight Forwarding Sales and Business Development by soliciting new businesses in the Southeast Asia region, including Australia.
• Perform account management to retain existing customers and perform cross-selling and upselling.
• Establish sales strategies for both the group company and external customers.
• Lead and oversee the Business Development team to achieve both short-term and long-term targets in terms of monthly/half-yearly revenue and profit.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to secure competitive prices and space to maximize sales revenue and profit through achieving sales targets.
• Keep abreast of and monitor Air & Ocean freight rates and market trends closely from time to time.
• Prepare and report the Sales team performance to the management team during internal regular meetings on a weekly/monthly/half-yearly basis.
• Manage and promote in-house solutions (Cello square platform) by adopting multiple marketing tools and strategies.
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of Business Development experience in the Logistics/Freight Forwarding industry.
• Minimum 3 or more years of people management experience in the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
• Strong network connection with local transportation, Air-industry, and Ocean-freight service providers in the Southeast Asia and Australia region.
• Ability to go on overseas business trips as and when required (Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia).
• Knowledge about overall logistics business (Air, Ocean, Local Transportation, Warehouse).
• Leadership experience in sales and procurement.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and MS Office Suite.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. However, rest assured that all applications will be updated to our resume bank for future opportunities.