Sales Development Manager Malaysia
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We're looking for a results-driven logistics business development professional with experience in contract logistics and supply chain solutions. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in customer acquisition, relationship management, tender management, and commercial negotiations. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of logistics operations, market trends, and pricing strategies, combined with the ability to develop customized solutions, drive revenue growth, and build long-term customer partnerships across diverse industries.
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or contract logistics within the logistics and supply chain industry.
- Strong ability to identify and secure new business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
- Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in developing customized logistics and supply chain solutions for customers.
- Strong capability in proposal preparation, tender management, and commercial presentations.
- Sound knowledge of contract negotiation, pricing strategies, and service agreements.
- Good understanding of contract logistics, warehousing, transportation, and supply chain operations.
- Strong market intelligence and analytical skills with the ability to identify industry trends and customer needs.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, finance, and legal teams.
- Proven ability to manage sales pipelines, forecasts, and business development reports.
- Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving sales and growth targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer focus with a commitment to customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnership development.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office applications, and sales reporting tools.
What You Will Be Doing in This Role:
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities for contract logistics solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, key decision-makers, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to develop tailored logistics and warehousing solutions.
- Lead the preparation of proposals, quotations, pricing models, and tender submissions.
- Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and service agreements with clients.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.
- Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth and profitability.
- Work closely with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure seamless customer onboarding and service delivery.
- Manage and maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecast, and business development reports.
- Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term business partnerships.
What We Are Looking For
Education & Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in any field.
Experience
- 5-8 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
- Proven track record of achieving sales and revenue targets.
- Knowledge of 3PL/4PL logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
- Experience in preparing proposals, pricing strategies, and commercial agreements.
- Familiarity with RFQ, RFP, and tender management processes.
- Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
- Exposure to regional or multinational customer accounts is an added advantage.
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
- Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Results-driven, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.