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Director Business Development
Posted on March 31, 2025
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies that align with company goals.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify market opportunities, establish achievable targets, and develop long-term growth plans.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging regulatory impacts to refine strategic initiatives.
Market Expansion and Client Acquisition:
- Identify and target new business opportunities across key sectors and regions.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with multinational corporations, SMEs, and industry stakeholders.
- Drive end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting to closing, ensuring tailored freight forwarding solutions that meet client needs and drive profitability.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, and customer service teams to deliver seamless client experiences.
Partnership & Alliance Building:
- Forge strategic alliances with industry partners, carriers, technology providers, and logistics innovators.
- Negotiate key contracts and service agreements that benefit the organisation and solidify long-term partnerships.
- Establish frameworks for collaboration that enhance service offerings and operational efficiencies.
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics to ensure revenue targets and ROI are achieved.
- Analyze business data and market intelligence to inform decisions, optimise pricing strategies, and drive sustainable growth.
- Report regularly to senior management on progress, market trends, and strategic adjustments.
Compliance and Operational Excellence:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with operations to ensure timely and efficient service delivery that meets regulatory standards.
- Implement best practices in logistics management to boost service quality and operational performance.
Skills & Abilities
- Deep understanding of freight forwarding operations, global supply chain dynamics, and international trade compliance.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to drive and inspire a high-energy team.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in CRM, TMS, or related logistics platforms.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, competitive, and ever-changing industry environment.
Education & Experience
- At least 10 years in business development, with a significant portion in the freight forwarding, logistics, or transportation sectors.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion.
- Demonstrable experience in negotiating and closing high-value contracts and building strategic partnerships.
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