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Business Development Executive (Hunter, Freight Forwarding)

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The Opportunity:

Adecco is partnering with an established international freight forwarding and logistics provider to hire a Business Development Executive as part of its business expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales hunter who enjoys acquiring new customers and selling end-to-end logistics solutions across air freight, ocean freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added logistics services.

  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Location: West Region
  • Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
  • Salary Package: Basic + Transport Allowance + Uncapped Commission + Variable Bonus

The Job:

  • Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities within the freight forwarding and logistics industry
  • Conduct cold calling, networking and client visits to build a strong sales pipeline
  • Promote air freight, ocean freight, warehousing, customs clearance and integrated logistics solutions
  • Prepare quotations and negotiate commercial terms with customers
  • Develop tailored logistics solutions to support customers' supply chain requirements
  • Achieve individual sales and gross profit targets
  • Work closely with internal operations and customer service teams to ensure successful onboarding and service delivery


The Talent:

  • Minimum O Levels, Diploma or equivalent
  • At least 3 years of business development or sales experience within freight forwarding or logistics
  • Proven experience acquiring new customers in a hunter sales environment
  • Good understanding of air freight, ocean freight and logistics solutions
  • Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Self-driven, resilient and target-oriented


Next Steps

  • Prepare your updated resume and apply via this application or send your resume in MS Word format to vanessa.lew@adecco.com. We look forward to connecting with you.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.



Vanessa Lew
Direct Line: 6697 7933
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R25159290

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