Job Description – Business Development Executive/Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: Mumbai | Chennai | Gurgaon | Ahmedabad
Experience: 4–8 Years
Qualification: MBA (Marketing/International Business), Master's in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic Business Development professional with experience in Freight Forwarding and Logistics. The role involves driving new business, managing customer relationships, coordinating shipments, negotiating freight rates, and supporting end-to-end logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate leads through cold calling, emails, networking, and client visits.
- Acquire current customers and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Coordinate Air & Sea Import/Export shipments with overseas agents and vendors.
- Negotiate freight rates with carriers, agents, and logistics partners.
- Manage customer communication, quotations, shipment updates, and payment follow-ups.
- Coordinate with vendors for transportation, customs clearance, and shipment execution.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports and forecasts.
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth.