Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding
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About the Role
A confidential company is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in freight forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing services. You will identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and develop sales strategies.
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Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients for freight forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing services
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business growth
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients to maximize account potential
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities
- Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and commercial terms to clients
- Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the company’s services
- Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to management
Requirements
- Proven experience in business development or industrial sales within the freight forwarding or logistics industry
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement successful business development strategies
- Highly focused, target driven, and results oriented
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Job Summary
- We are looking for a results driven Business Development Manager to drive growth in our freight forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing services.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients for freight forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing services.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business growth.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients to maximize account potential.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities.
- Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and commercial terms to clients.
- Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the company’s services.
- Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to management.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in business development or industrial sales within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement successful business development strategies.
- Highly focused, target driven, and results oriented.
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