PL Business Development Specialist

We are seeking a results-driven and entrepreneurial 3PL Business Development Specialist to drive the growth and development of our Third-Party Logistics (3PL) business. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, and securing new contracts for logistics and warehousing services.

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities for 3PL, warehousing, distribution, and logistics services.
• Research market trends, identify potential clients, and assess opportunities across industries such as retail, FMCG, manufacturing, e-commerce, and distribution.
• Proactively approach potential clients, arrange meetings, present service offerings, and develop tailored logistics solutions based on their business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to generate repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, and presentations, and negotiate pricing and contractual terms to secure new business.
• Develop and manage a sales pipeline, monitor business development activities, and achieve agreed revenue and client acquisition targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand operational capabilities and ensure proposed solutions meet client requirements.
• Monitor competitor activities, market developments, and customer needs to identify opportunities for business expansion.
• Take initiative in developing the 3PL business, from lead generation and client acquisition to contract closure and account development.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance, market opportunities, and business development progress to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales within the logistics, transportation, warehousing, or supply chain industry.
• Proven track record of acquiring new clients, developing business opportunities, and securing commercial contracts.
• Good understanding of 3PL services, warehousing solutions, distribution, and logistics operations.
• Strong networking, prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Commercially minded, target-oriented, and capable of independently driving business development activities.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and develop practical strategies to generate revenue and grow the business.