The Business Development Manager is responsible for building and leading the companies activities into following regions:

• Intra-Asia
• Africa
• Australia
• Arab Gulf
• India

This includes the overall organization in China.
The job involves negotiating rates, developing business and support group members in China/Hong Kong.

• Work out a procurement strategy and negotiate freight rates with the carriers.
• Grow strategic overseas partners and coordinate the pricing activities.
• Support area organizations in China with their procurement activities.
• Promote the company brand and its services.
• Handle daily enquiries and ad hoc projects.
• Provide training, coaching, lead and motivate the group members in China/Hong Kong.
• Work out volume targets for the whole group and ensure that targets are met.
• Support the organization in delivering outstanding customer service.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• University graduate.
• Location: Shanghai or Hongkong Occasional traveling required.
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar position within the freight forwarding industry.
• Commercial experience required.
• Experience in working together with overseas freight forwarders.
• Fluent in English. Ability to speak in Mandarin preferred.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills, verbally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with challenge.
• Willingness to develop business and not wait for business.