Job Description

Role:

• Drive freight forwarding sales and business development efforts, targeting new business opportunities across the Southeast Asia region, including Australia.
• Manage and retain existing accounts while identifying opportunities for cross-selling and upselling services.
• Develop and implement sales strategies tailored for both existing and new customers.
• Lead and guide the Business Development team to achieve short-term and long-term revenue and profit goals, including monthly and half-yearly targets.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to secure competitive pricing and capacity, optimizing sales revenue and profitability by meeting sales objectives.
• Stay updated on market trends and fluctuations in Air and Ocean freight rates.
• Regularly prepare and present the Sales team's performance reports to the management team on a weekly, monthly, and half-yearly basis.
• Promote and manage in-house solutions, utilizing various marketing tools and strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in a global freight forwarding company, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role focusing on new business development.
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics operations, including Air, Ocean, Local Transportation, and Contract Logistics/Warehousing.
• Strong network connections with service providers in the Air, Ocean freight, and local transportation sectors across Southeast Asia and Australia.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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