Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding)

This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your skills in developing sales strategies, building customer relationships, and understanding the transportation industry. You will be responsible for increasing gross profit and market share while nurturing ongoing relationships with new and existing customers.

What you'll do:
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving our client's growth. Your primary responsibility will be to increase gross profit and market share by utilising market data to develop effective sales strategies. You will maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's products and services, enabling you to provide expert advice to customers. Regular travel within your assigned territory will be required, allowing you to build strong relationships with both existing and potential customers. Your ability to provide detailed activity reports and strategic sales plans will contribute significantly to the overall success of your territory.

• Utilise market data to develop sales strategies
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of products and services offered by the company
• Travel throughout assigned territory to meet with regular and prospective customers
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships
• Provide pricing, credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained
• Provide activity reports and sales plans for the assigned territory
• Actively participate in aggressive sales and skills training

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Business Development Manager role brings a wealth of experience in freight forwarding, logistics or the transportation industry. Your excellent organisational skills, coupled with your ability to multitask, will enable you to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills will aid in building strong relationships with clients, while your thorough knowledge of transportation industry logistics will ensure that you can provide expert advice on all aspects of freight forwarding. Your strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, are essential for this role.

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of transportation industry logistics and freight forwarding
• Knowledge of successful sales techniques
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

What sets this company apart:
Our client is a global leader in their field, renowned for their commitment to innovation, quality, and service excellence. They offer an inclusive work environment where teamwork, trust, and support are paramount. Their employees enjoy flexible working opportunities along with generous pensions contributions and training opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values their employees and encourages professional growth and development.

What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
Apply today by clicking on the link. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.