Business Development Executive

You will acquire and manage clients in North Sumatra’s key industries and develop new markets to ensure profitable growth.

  • Business Development
  • Full-time

These Tasks Await You

  • Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers while acquiring new business to achieve sales targets.

  • Identify new business opportunities through market research, networking, referrals and direct customer visits.

  • Develop trade lanes and business opportunities by leveraging the IFB global network.

  • Work closely with Operations, Customer Service and Overseas Offices to ensure excellent service delivery.

  • Ensure all new business meets company profitability and GP targets.

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities and provide sales intelligence.

  • Build business across key industries including Palm Oil, Coffee, Rubber, Manufacturing and General Cargo.

  • Review sales performance regularly with Branch and Country Management.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor Degree.

  • 2-3 years’ experience in Freight-Forwarding, at least 2 years in sales.

  • Proficiency in English Language, other language is a plus.

  • Proactive mentality, flexible, eager, organized and leadership skills.

  • Functional knowledge in air / sea / logistics.

  • Independent, self-driven, communication and result orientated.

  • Market Intelligence and product knowledge within International Freight Forwarding.

  • Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).

  • Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.

  • Existing customer network in North Sumatra is an advantage.

  • Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documents and freight forwarding processes.

  • Possess own vehicle and valid driving license (SIM A/C) is preferred.

  • Experience handling multinational customers and working with overseas agents is an advantage.

What We Offer

  • Flexibility & International environment.

  • Good base salary with attractive bonus scheme.

  • Vertical and horizontal growth opportunity within the Group.

  • Working in a regional sales team of 45 sales colleagues in 7 countries in South East Asia to support regional based accounts.

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