MOL Logistics is part of the globally operating Japanese logistics group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL Group), one of the largest shipping companies in the world, managing a fleet of over 800 vessels.
As a Supply Chain Forwarder, MOL Logistics offers its customers comprehensive, global services for the entire supply chain. Our core business includes Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Transport, and Warehousing. MOL Logistics has a worldwide presence with 10,500 employees across 120 branches in 27 countries.
We connect the world with precision, reliability, and a customer-oriented philosophy. Our location at Stuttgart Airport continues to grow and is a central hub for the strong industrial sector of the region. We offer our customers customized transport solutions across all modes of transport. We value an intercultural, respectful work environment and offer you the chance to develop your career within an international team.
About the job
- Hours per week: 40
Your role as Business Development Manager (Japanese customers, UK)
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving new business growth in the UK, with a strong focus on acquiring and developing Japanese customers. The role focuses on building long-term relationships within the Japanese business community, leveraging an existing network in the UK, and positioning MOL Logistics as a trusted logistics partner across air freight, sea freight and warehousing business.
Requirements
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Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a commercial role within logistics (air/sea freight/warehousing). Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition. Strong preference for experience with Japanese customers or companies. Existing network within the Japanese business community in the UK is a strong advantage.
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Languages: Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are highly preferred.
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Skills: Strong understanding of Japanese business culture. Commercially driven, proactive and results-oriented. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Able to work independently and take ownership.
Our offer
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Identify, approach and acquire new Japanese customers in the UK market
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Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects
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Leverage and expand an existing network within the Japanese business community
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Manage and follow up on RFIs and RFQs, in close collaboration with internal teams
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Ensure smooth handover and implementation of new business to operations
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Work closely with management on strategy and market approach
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Monitor market developments and identify new opportunities within the Japanese accounts
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Contribute to companies sales strategy
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Work closely with the Regional Sales Director
Your Profile:
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Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a commercial role within logistics (air/sea freight/warehousing). Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition. Strong preference for experience with Japanese customers or companies. Existing network within the Japanese business community in the UK is a strong advantage.
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Languages: Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are highly preferred.
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Skills: Strong understanding of Japanese business culture. Commercially driven, proactive and results-oriented. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Able to work independently and take ownership.
Steps towards your new job at MOL Logistics
We post all our current vacancies within MOL Logistics EMEA region on this website. If you would like more information about the vacancy, you can call the local HR department. (see contact details)
Once we receive your application, we will begin processing it. We aim to respond within two weeks. If we have become enthusiastic about your submitted application, we will invite you for an introductory interview. Of course, it is also possible that you will be rejected based on the assessment, in which case we will send you an email. Within the framework of the GDPR, we will then destroy the cover letter, CV and mail after completion of the application process.
The introductory interview normally takes place with the direct supervisor and an HR Specialist. During this orientation interview we try to get a good impression of you as a person and your capabilities and see if you could become the new colleague within MOL Logistics. Of course you also get the opportunity to ask questions about the vacancy and our company, please do! We find it important to give a clear and honest picture of our organization and the vacancy so you can make a good choice.
If the introductory interview is positive for both parties, we will ask you for a follow-up interview. This interview will basically take place with a (future) direct colleague and another HR Specialist. We will go deeper into the content of the position and your capabilities and motivation. An assessment or other test by a third party may be part of the procedure. Depending on the position, another interview may take place.
When we are convinced of your qualities, we will make you an offer to join us. This offer will detail the terms of employment.
After signing the necessary documents, we will then welcome you to MOL Logistics [display_country_or_holding]!
We will make further arrangements for your first working day and also make an induction plan so that you will quickly find your niche within our organization.
We will also schedule an introductory meeting so that you will be up to speed in no time.
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