Business Development Manager - #1096210

The incumbent will develop new businesses with a focus on General Freight (Air & Sea) with the aim to positively impact the profitability of the Company.

Essential Job Functions

• As a Business Development Manager, the candidate will hunt and develop new businesses with a focus on General Freight (Air & Sea) with the aim to positively impact the profitability of the Company.
• Proactively identify and develop potential customers in accordance with the company's objectives.
• Follow -up on leads for potential customers.
• Monitor and evaluate market trends and dynamics with the objective to identify and establish new business opportunities.
• Participate in Customer Relationship Management activities and initiatives to improve business relationships, customer retention and new businesses from existing customers.
• Work in partnership with Commercial and Operations teams to achieve service excellence.

Requirements

• Possess 3 to 4 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Possess commercial acumen.
• Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to make impactful presentations.
• Negotiation skills
• Self-motivated to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Driven individual
• Possess Tertiary qualifications.
• Experience in logistics and Freight Forwarding.