Business Development Manager

22 ore fa

milano, lombardia, Italia JD.COM Tempo pieno

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new customer acquisition and business growth. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, selling integrated logistics solutions, and building long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop new customers and build a strong sales pipeline through direct outreach, LinkedIn, industry events, customer visits, and other business development activities.
  • Identify customer needs and develop tailored logistics solutions covering warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, distribution, e-commerce logistics, and cross-border supply chain services.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through solution design, pricing, negotiation, contract signing, and project handover.
  • Lead RFQ, RFP, and tender processes and coordinate with Solution, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Product teams to develop competitive commercial proposals.
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships and identify opportunities to expand business within existing accounts.
  • Monitor market and industry trends and identify new customers, sectors, and business opportunities.
  • Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or key account management.
  • Experience in logistics, supply chain, 3PL, warehousing, freight forwarding, e-commerce, or retail is preferred.
  • Proven ability to independently identify, approach, and convert new customers, with experience managing complex sales cycles and commercial negotiations.
  • Experience with RFQ, RFP, tender processes, and solution sales is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of B2B procurement and decision-making processes, with strong commercial, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience with leading logistics or supply chain companies, major e-commerce platforms, or their ecosystems is preferred.
  • An established customer or industry network in e-commerce, retail, consumer electronics, automotive, furniture, fashion, or other relevant sectors is a strong advantage.
  • Experience supporting Chinese companies expanding internationally or managing China-Europe cross-border logistics projects is preferred.
  • Fluent English is required. Chinese is a strong advantage. Additional European languages are a plus.
  • Willingness to travel for customer meetings and business development activities.
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