Senior Sales Manager

CJ Logistics Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead sales efforts and achieve revenue growth. The role focuses on managing a team of Territory Sales Managers while also handling strategic customer portfolios. Candidates should possess at least 10 years of experience in sales within the logistics sector along with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in meeting sales targets. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding and logistics.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to coach and manage teams.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Territory Sales Managers.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value customers and drive revenue growth.
• Ensure disciplined pipeline management and accurate sales forecasting.
• Act as escalation point for local accounts and support key meetings.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial execution

Pipeline management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain, Business or related field

Job description

The Head of Business Development is responsible for delivering company revenue and GP growth targets through a dual role as sales leader and senior individual contributor. This role leads a team of Territory Sales Managers while personally managing a portfolio of strategic customers and a defined individual sales target. The position requires strong leadership discipline, hands‑on commercial execution rigor, and the ability to balance team development with personal revenue delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Sales Leadership & Execution

• Lead, coach, and performance‑manage a team of Territory Sales Managers in line with company‑defined sales targets and KPIs.
• Translate company targets into clear execution priorities, activity expectations, and territory focus.
• Establish and run a structured sales cadence (pipeline reviews, forecast();)calls, deal reviews).
• Coach TSMs on prospecting, solution selling, pricing discipline, and closing complex freight opportunities. prennent
• Recruit, onboard, and develop sales talent; ensure rapid productivity Growing capability development aiki .
• Drive a performance culture with strong accountability, transparency, and governance discipline.

2. Individual Sales Contribution

• Own and deliver an individual sales contribution aligned to the overall company target.
• Personally manage a portfolio of strategic or high‑value customers.
• Lead major customer engagements, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Grow revenue, margin, and retention within personally managed accounts.
• Act as a role model for bool best‑practice sales behaviors and commercial discipline.

3. Pipeline Management & Forecasting

• Ensure disciplined pipeline management across the team usingulekile CRM.
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts based on company targets.
• Identify gaps, risks, and corrective actions to ensure target delivery.

4. Customer & Account Leadership

• Serve as the first escalation contact point for local accounts.
• Support TSMs in key customer meetings, critical deal stages and quarterly business reviews.
• Ensure customer solutions align with operational capability and profitability requirements.

5. Commercial Governance & Pricing

• Ensure compliance with pricing, margin, and credit policies.
• Partner with pricing and operations on complex or non‑standard deals.
• Approve key commercial terms and contracts as required.
• Ensure compliance with margin, credit, and risk policies.

6. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations to ensure service delivery meets customer and sales commitments.
• Collaborate with finance on forecasting, revenue quality, and performance tracking.
• Align with business planning team on lead generation and customer initiatives.
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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain, Business/ Sales & Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of sales experience within freight forwarding and logistics industry.
• Possess class 3 driving license and car.
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