Business Development Manager - Air & Ocean Freight

Business Development Manager - Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in air and ocean freight forwarding? Our client, a growing medium-sized international freight forwarder, is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial professional to help expand their global footprint. Based in Milan, Italy, you will play a critical role in driving growth and building strong relationships with clients across multiple industries. Key Responsibilities: Client Acquisition & Relationship Management: Identify, target, and acquire new clients, while maintaining and growing relationships with existing accounts. Sales Strategy Development: Craft and execute sales strategies that focus on both air and ocean freight services, with a special focus on customised logistics solutions for mid-sized businesses. Market Expansion: Analyse the market for new business opportunities and geographic expansion, particularly in Europe and international trade lanes. Negotiation & Contract Management: Lead negotiations with clients to secure contracts, ensuring favourable terms and profitability for the company. Revenue Growth: Develop and meet sales targets, contributing to the overall growth and profitability of the company. Industry Engagement: Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes in air and ocean freight forwarding to position the company for success. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Freight Forwarding Expertise: A minimum of 5 year's experience in air and ocean freight forwarding, with a proven track record of success in business development roles. Commercial Acumen: Strong ability to create value propositions for clients, leveraging your knowledge of global supply chains and freight forwarding solutions. Strategic Sales Focus: Demonstrated success in driving new business, managing key accounts, and growing sales in competitive markets. Negotiation Skills: Experience in complex negotiations, with the ability to achieve favourable outcomes for both the client and the company. International Trade Knowledge: Solid understanding of international shipping regulations, logistics processes, and customs compliance. Self-Motivated & Results-Oriented: Ability to work independently and proactively, with a focus on achieving results and exceeding targets. What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and expanding company. A collaborative and supportive team environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving freight forwarding company, we encourage you to apply. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Provincia di Milano, IT

Posted Date: 11/16/2024