Business Development Manager - International Freight Forwarding

Location: Mangere
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: New Business Development | Sales
Reference: BH-2851
Job Published: March 12, 2025
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for international freight and logistics? Do you thrive in a solution-selling environment where you can truly add value to your customers?  Do you have experience in either International courier or Freight forwarding? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you...

The Company are a fast-growing international freight forwarder with road transport and 3PL capabilities, backed by the strength of a large entity behind them. With ambitious expansion plans, they are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales of their international freight services and at the same time help shape the future of the sales team.

What’s is in it for you?
Solution Selling – Leverage IT integration capabilities and tailor freight solutions across multiple platforms.
Substancial Client Base – Tap into existing corporate relationships and convert low-hanging fruit into long-term partnerships.
Flexibility & Agility – They embrace new ways of doing business, allowing you to bring fresh ideas and customised solutions to the market.
Growth Potential – Play a key role in expanding our sales division, with the opportunity to step up into a Sales Manager role.
Generous Commission structure - to reward your success!

What You’ll Be Doing
Identifying, prospecting, and securing new business opportunities in international freight forwarding.
Developing tailored logistics solutions for clients, integrating IT systems where needed.
Managing and growing relationships with existing and potential customers.
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
Contributing to strategic growth initiatives and future sales team development.

What We’re Looking For
✔ Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (international focus preferred).
✔ Experience in solution selling within International freight or Courier
✔ Ability to engage at all levels, from SMEs to large corporate clients.
✔ Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a high-growth, dynamic business, we want to hear from you!  Apply to Natasha by submitting your CV (preferrably word format).


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