Business Development Officer
Description:
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-performing and strategically driven Business Development Lead to spearhead the growth of our Third-Party Vendor (3PV) logistics business. This role is critical in expanding our 3PV footprint, acquiring high-value clients, and building long-term partnerships. The selected candidate will play a central role in identifying new business opportunities, establishing commercial partnerships, and shaping the 3PV business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the acquisition of key clients by identifying high-potential leads and converting them into long-term business partners.
- Analyze competitor offerings and develop winning sales strategies.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of leads, ensuring consistent revenue growth and client onboarding.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Ops, Finance, Legal, Tech) to develop and deliver customized solutions to the clients.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and commercials in line with company guidelines and revenue targets.
- Stay on top of industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
- Maintain key account relationships to ensure satisfaction, renewal, and upselling of value-added services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 4+ years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in the logistics, e-commerce, or 3PL space.
- Proven track record of client acquisition and revenue generation in a B2B setting.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations, pricing models, and SLAs in the local market.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and deliver on aggressive targets.
- Must have 2 wheeler driving license
Preferred Background
- Currently working in or has previously worked at other top logistics companies.
- Has a strong network and understanding of the local 3PV client ecosystem.
- Experience in launching or scaling a logistics or last-mile delivery vertical will be a plus.