Expatriate Business Manager-Freight

2 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Jobs Pitches Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Job Description: Business Manager - Accra, GhanaOverview

We are seeking a highly experienced, results-driven
Business Manager
to lead our operations and drive significant revenue growth in
Accra, Ghana
. The successful candidate must possess deep knowledge and extensive experience in the
freight, logistics, or supply chain industry
. This critical leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in sales, branch management, and achieving ambitious business targets within the freight sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Freight Industry Leadership:
    Apply extensive knowledge of global and regional freight forwarding, logistics, and customs procedures to strategically manage and grow the business.
  • Sales and Revenue Generation:
    Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve and
    exceed substantial sales and revenue targets
    . The candidate must demonstrate a historical capacity for meeting high, demanding revenue goals.
  • Branch Management & Operations:
    Oversee the day-to-day operations of the freight branch, ensuring efficiency, compliance with international shipping regulations, and overall profitability.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    Lead, mentor, and manage the sales and branch teams, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture within the logistics environment.
  • Strategic Planning:
    Analyze market trends in the freight industry, identify new business opportunities (e.g., specific shipping lanes, modes of transport), and develop plans to capture them.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    Effectively negotiate large-scale contracts and communicate clearly with clients, carriers, customs officials, and internal stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making:
    Act as the ultimate decision-maker for branch-level operational issues, applying strong analytical skills to resolve complex logistics and supply chain challenges.

Required Qualifications and Professional ProfileIndustry and Experience

  • Industry Focus:
    Deep knowledge and extensive professional experience
    in the freight, logistics, or supply chain industry is mandatory.
  • Experience:
    10+ years
    of progressive experience in senior
    sales and branch management
    roles.
  • Revenue History:
    Must be able to demonstrate a historical track record of consistently achieving and exceeding
    high-value revenue targets
    from previous work history (minimum revenue figures are expected).

Skills & Education

  • Skills:
    Exceptional
    leadership, communication, negotiation, delegation, problem-solving
    , and
    decision-making
    abilities. Proficiency with relevant logistics software and strong general
    computer skills
    are essential.
  • Education:
    A
    Postgraduate degree
    is preferred. However, candidates with exceptional and extensive relevant industry experience may have the degree requirement waived.

Location & Timeline

  • Location:
    The role is based in
    Accra, Ghana
    .
  • Timeline:
    The hiring process is targeted for completion within
    1 week
    .

Compensation

The
salary package
is competitive, commensurate with industry standards and the seniority of the role, and is subject to the candidate's experience and negotiation during the interview process.

  • Sales Executive – Logistics/Freight

    5 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India SKY OCEAN FREIGHT Full time ₹ 2,40,000 - ₹ 3,60,000 per year

    Job Summary:We are looking for a motivated Sales Executive to drive business growth in our logistics and freight services. The candidate will focus on acquiring new clients and maintaining relationships to increase sales.Key Responsibilities:Generate leads and convert them into customersMaintain and build strong client relationshipsPrepare and present...

  • Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding Sales

    3 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Ciel HR Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 per year

    Job Title: Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding SalesLocation: ChennaiIndustry: Shipping & Logistics / Freight ForwardingQualification: Any Degree (MBA preferred)Experience: 5–10 Years in Freight Forwarding / Logistics SalesSalary: ₹8 – ₹12 LPA (Based on Experience)Job Description:We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented...

  • Freight Forwarding

    2 weeks ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India La Freightlift Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 3,78,000 - ₹ 4,86,000 per year

    Job Title: Freight Forwarding - Projects Sales ManagerLocation: Alandur, ChennaiExperience: 8-10+ years in Freight Forwarding SalesNotice Period: Immediate Joiners preferredJob Summary:We're seeking an experienced Sales Manager to develop and grow our freight forwarding business (Projects). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in...

  • Head - Freight FWDG

    2 weeks ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Tpc Hr Advisory Services Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    The Head Freight Forwarding will lead and manage all freight forwarding operations (air, sea, and land), ensuring the efficient and profitable execution of freight services. This role involves strategic planning, business development, operational excellence, team leadership, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The ideal...

  • Sales Manager – Sea Freight Exports

    4 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India La Freightlift Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 19,20,000 - ₹ 48,00,000 per year

    Job Title : Sales Manager – Sea Freight ExportsLocation : ChennaiIndustry : Freight Forwarding / LogisticsExperience : 5+ YearsEmployment Type: Full-timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Manager – Sea Freight Exports to lead business development and manage key accounts in the export logistics segment. The ideal candidate will...

  • Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding

    2 weeks ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Stalwarts Servicios Full time ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Key Responsibilities:Manage branch-level sales & operations for freight forwarding (Air/Sea).Drive business development by acquiring new clients and nurturing existing ones.Handle export/import documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.Supervise a team to ensure smooth operations, warehousing, and transport.Achieve sales targets and support...

  • Assistant Sales Manager/BDM-Freight Forwarding

    1 week ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Nexus Manpower Solutions Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Role & responsibilitiesBusiness development Manager SalesBusiness promotion of export and import services to customers and business generation of transportation, Customs clearance, air and sea freight, Project shipment.Coordination with customers till start to end of a shipment. 4.Monitoring of smooth flow of shipments from start to end.Individually handled...

  • Business Development Manager

    2 days ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India CIEL HR Full time ₹ 9,60,000 - ₹ 14,40,000 per year

    Job Title: Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding SalesLocation: ChennaiIndustry: Shipping & Logistics / Freight ForwardingQualification: Any Degree (MBA preferred)Experience: 5–10 Years in Freight Forwarding / Logistics SalesSalary: 8 – 12 LPA (Based on Experience)Job Description:We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Business...

  • Freight Senior Admin Assistant

    1 week ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India UPS Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into...

  • Business Development

    1 week ago

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Sagclay Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Bachelors Degree with 1 to 8 years of business development experience in freight forwarding (B2C)Experienced in air freight, sea freight, land transport, and customsLocation: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyd, Mumbai & DelhiHealth insuranceProvident fund