MaerskSealand

Air Freight Business Development Manager

MaerskSealand$90K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in business development or sales within Air Freight or logistics.
  • Minimum 3 years of external sales experience in international transportation or supply chain services.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant industry experience is acceptable.
  • Strong consultative and value-based sales skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Results-driven mindset with strong business and financial acumen.
  • Experience with Salesforce and other CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in the SME and mid-market Air Freight segments.
  • Develop strategic sales plans to exceed revenue targets.
  • Build and sustain strong customer relationships through engagement and reviews.
  • Understand and address customer supply chain challenges with tailored logistics solutions.
  • Promote additional services to grow wallet share within existing accounts.
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline in Salesforce CRM.
  • Stay updated on market trends and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision care benefits
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Company phone provided
  • RRSP matching after 1 year
  • Tuition reimbursement support
Full Job Description
Business Development Manager - Air Freight

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager - Air Freight, you will play a critical role in driving growth by identifying new opportunities, developing customer relationships, and delivering value-based logistics solutions that help customers navigate increasingly complex supply chains.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships, winning new business, and creating long-term customer value. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, product, pricing, and operations to deliver best-in-class Air Freight solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new Air Freight business opportunities within the SME and mid-market customer segment.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue and volume targets.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement, business reviews, and in-person meetings.
  • Understand customer supply chain challenges and develop tailored, value-based logistics solutions.
  • Grow wallet share by promoting Air Freight services and adjacent logistics offerings, including customs brokerage and trucking solutions.
  • Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and accurately manage opportunities through Salesforce CRM.
  • Stay informed on market trends, customer needs, pricing dynamics, and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities.
  • Partner closely with product, pricing, capacity management, and operational teams to ensure successful customer onboarding and long-term retention.


Who We Are Looking For

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about sales, customer engagement, and logistics.
  • Proven track record of success in business development, new business acquisition, or field sales within Air Freight, freight forwarding, or logistics.
  • Minimum of 3 years of external sales experience in international transportation, freight forwarding, or supply chain services.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong consultative selling and value-based sales skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, build relationships, and close new business opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with a results-driven mindset.
  • Experience using Salesforce, CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and modern sales technologies.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple internal teams.
  • Willingness to travel to support customer meetings and business development activities.


Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: Some travel required

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually, plus SIP

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision care benefits, Gym membership reimbursement Company phone, RRSP matching after 1 year, Tuition reimbursement

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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