Business Development Manager, Freight & Project Forwarding

People Profilers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Manager for Freight & Project Forwarding. The ideal candidate will establish sales strategies, develop new business opportunities, and maintain client relationships. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in business administration or logistics, with proven experience in sales and freight forwarding. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and business development preferably in freight forwarding.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish sales strategies for new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Meet individual sales targets and KPIs.

Skills

Sales strategies development

Client relationship management

Freight forwarding expertise

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Diploma or degree in business administration, logistics or related field

Job description

Business Development Manager, Freight & Project Forwarding

Job Description:

Client: Global Logistics MNC

Business Development Manager, Freight & Project Forwarding

Job Description

• Establishing sales strategies, developing new freight forwarding business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships
• Formulate 6-12 month sales action plan in line with groups direction
• 100% hunting for new freight forwarding sales
• Meet and achieve specified individual sales target KPI and budget
• Participate and presenting sales offers to clients including global and local tenders
• Scheduling and arranging client meetings as per stipulated sales outreach program
• Accurate and regular updating and upkeeping on CRM
• Weekly/ monthly commercial reporting to direct Manager on all sales and business development activities
• Recovery of payment dues for assigned accounts as per agreed terms
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in business administration, logistics or a related field
• Familiarity with all Freight Forwarding business products, processes and regulations
• Relevant experience with a track record in sales and business development preferably in the freight forwarding industry
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment
• Resourceful and result-oriented with strong ability to prioritize tasks to achieve the assigned sales target
• An accomplished self-starter who is able to hands-on/lead the whole cycle of commercial process from acquisition to completion
• Existing business pipelines and connections will be a plus
• OOG/ Breakbulk project cargo expertise an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible in working with partners from different time zone when required

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