Job Description

Bahrain Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding (Japanese Market) We are looking for a Japanese speaking, passionate and proactive person, with a key understanding of freight forwarding / 3PL business development. You would be responsible for implementing the sales strategy in line with the national /regional/ corporate direction and in close partnership with corporate resources and other business and functional units. Responsibilities include operational and sales responsibility; leadership and day-to-day management for smooth running of the department; overall P & L responsibility with the goal of reaching the target. You will have direct reporting responsibilities to the regional GCC CEO. Your Task and Responsibilities

• Promotes customer relations, acquires new business, develops the existing client base and leads the account management
• Commercial development through own sales initiatives and by supporting sales in the relationships with key customers and opportunities and by supporting the sales.
• Provide to and monitor the provision of competitive rates and services for clients directly or through our sales organization.
• Responsible for qualification & evaluation of transportation subcontractors, in coordination with regional management team.
• Prepare monthly a 'rolling forecast' and support on the annual target setting process, ensuring accuracy

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Logistics or Business Administration
• 5+ years' experience in Transportation and Logistics, preferably gained in a 3PL environment or gained in competitive service based industries
• Strategic vision: Ability to see the "big picture", grasp its complexity and develop vision of new business opportunities and processes
• Logistics and supply chain knowledge
• Strong customer focus
• Fluent in English and Japanese
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent, self-motivated and highly disciplined
• High level of commercial acumen

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: BD1,000.000 - BD2,000.000 per month Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• freight forwarding Business Development: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)