Business Development Manager

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Queenstown area. The role focuses on identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding service offerings in the logistics and supply chain sector.

A hybrid role includes remote work and travel to meet clients and partners across the Queenstown area and beyond. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development or sales within logistics, exceptional

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the logistics sector.
• Proven track record of securing significant new business.
• Hybrid role with remote work and travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the logistics and supply chain sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and present compelling proposals and solutions tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate and close contracts for new business, ensuring profitable outcomes.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitive activities, and potential growth areas.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure seamless service delivery for new clients.
• Represent our client at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Develop and manage the business development pipeline, providing accurate forecasts and reports.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and market dynamics affecting the logistics industry.

Skills

Networking

Strategic thinking

Sales experience

Market research

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected provider of specialized logistics and supply chain solutions, is seeking a strategic and experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Queenstown, Eastern Cape region. This role is pivotal in identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding our client's service offerings within key industries. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the logistics sector, exceptional networking abilities, and a proven track record of securing significant new business. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive business development strategies that align with our client's overall growth objectives. This hybrid role requires a balance of remote work and regular travel to meet clients and partners across the Queenstown area and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the logistics and supply chain sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and present compelling proposals and solutions tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate and close contracts for new business, ensuring profitable outcomes.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitive activities, and potential growth areas.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure seamless service delivery for new clients.
• Represent our client at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Develop and manage the business development pipeline, providing accurate forecasts and reports.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and market dynamics affecting the logistics industry.

Requirements

Proven experience in business development, sales, or a strategic