Sales Operations Manager

KUEHNE + NAGEL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth for its operations in Singapore and Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Business or Logistics and 3-5 years of sales leadership experience in Road Logistics. Responsibilities include developing new business opportunities, managing daily operations, and ensuring strategic partnerships. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales leadership experience in Road Logistics or Transportation.
• Strong knowledge of FTL/LTL services and cross-border trade in the region.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business for CZE Singapore and seek opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day business operations activities directly.
• Ensure accurate tender center activities and timely pricing responses.
• Establish long-term relationships with vendors and authorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain

Job description

This role will be covering both Malaysia & Singapore and will be driving business development activities and support sales operations for CityZone Express (CZE), a Kuehne+ Nagel (KN) company.

Job Responsibilities

• To develop new business for CZE Singapore & to look for new opportunities in high-tech industries
• To manage the day-to-day business operations activities directly.
• To lead the synergy business in Singapore between KN and CZE
• To work with KN including Road, Air and Sea and customers to develop business for CZE
• To ensure tender center activities are effectively managed + provide solution support as required.
• Achieve sales targets and revenue goals.
• To ensure pricing responses to customers are provided accurately + within the agreed timeframes.
• Collaborating with other countries on door-to-door pricing to create competitive solutions for customers.
• To ensure the full utilization of internal systems for customer proposal submissions.
• To establish + maintain solid long term, strategic relationships with vendors, Government Authorities and carriers to support our commercial positions.

Job Requirements

• Min. Diploma holder in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain with excellent interpersonal skills & problem solving
• Minimum 3-5 years of sales leadership experience in Road Logistics or Road Transportation.
• Strong knowledge of FTL/LTL services and cross-border trade for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently