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Li & Fung · 1 day ago

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$130K/yr - $135K/yr

Global Freight Services (GFS), an affiliate of Li & Fung, is a leading global freight forwarder providing integrated logistics solutions. They are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Business Development Manager to focus on business development and customer acquisition in ocean, air, and intermodal freight forwarding.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities in ocean, air, and intermodal transportation

Develop a robust sales pipeline through cold calling, networking, and customer visits

Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers

Collaborate with operations, customer service, and finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery

Prepare and deliver customized proposals and pricing solutions to meet customer needs

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities

Provide regular sales reports, forecasts, and updates on customer activity to management

Attend relevant industry events and trade shows to expand networks and promote GFS’s capabilities

Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies and industry regulations

Qualification

Freight forwarding experienceBusiness developmentInternational logisticsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsResilientIndependent workerSelf-driven