Manager - Business Development

Role & responsibilities Business Growth & P&L Ownership • Achieve revenue and EBIT targets across enterprise and strategic consumer accounts. • Lead acquisition of high-value customers, manage large RFPs, and close key deals. • Drive sector-specific growth initiatives focused on maximizing EBITDA contributions. • Maintain retention of 70%+ of enterprise accounts by volume and profit contribution. Strategic Sales & Market Penetration • Identify and convert new business opportunities across core consumer verticals including consumer packed goods, retail etc. • Own the end-to-end sales process: lead generation, pitching, proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure. • Utilize CRM platforms to track pipelines and enforce disciplined sales governance. Customer and Market Development • Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders including CXOs, procurement heads, and supply chain leaders in the consumer ecosystem. • Stay updated on consumer industry shifts, and logistics innovations to proactively identify new opportunities. Collaboration & Cross-BU Integration • Drive integrated offerings by engaging with at least 2 Business Units (BUs) to deliver holistic supply chain solutions. • Ensure accurate commercial documentation, quote approvals, and pricing governance as per internal protocols. • Collaborate with platforms like Trade Finance to offer value-added solutions for clients Client Engagement & Retention • Build and manage CXO-level relationships with procurement and supply chain leaders. • Conduct Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) to drive client satisfaction and unlock upsell opportunities. • Work closely with internal teams (operations, finance, customer service) to ensure seamless onboarding and delivery. Commercial Excellence & Reporting • Lead contract negotiations with a focus on profitability and customer expectations. • Track and report key sales KPIs, including pipeline status, win ratios, EBIT margins, and retention rates Preferred candidate profile Preferred candidates from Logistics Background