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Business Development Manager - Transport & Rail

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR96,000 - MYR120,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for driving business growth across transport and rail logistics solutions by developing new customer relationships and expanding existing accounts. The successful candidate will identify commercial opportunities, manage strategic client partnerships, and deliver revenue growth across key industry sectors.
  • International Exposure
  • High-Impact Industry

About Our Client

Our client is a global logistics and supply chain solution provider with an extensive international presence and a strong reputation in freight, transportation, and integrated logistics services. The organisation continues to invest in growth, innovation, and customer-centric logistics solutions across multiple industries.

Job Description

  • Drive new business acquisition and achieve sales growth targets.
  • Identify opportunities within transport, rail, and multimodal logistics solutions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure successful service delivery.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
  • Build a healthy sales pipeline and maintain accurate forecasting.
  • Conduct regular customer visits and presentations to strengthen partnerships.
  • Support strategic account development and long-term business retention.



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, contract logistics, or supply chain sales.
  • Strong track record in business development and new customer acquisition.
  • Experience selling transport, trucking, distribution, rail, or integrated logistics solutions.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers and key accounts.
  • Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
  • Strong understanding of transportation and supply chain market dynamics.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a leading global logistics organisation with strong market presence.
  • Exposure to large-scale transportation and supply chain projects.
  • High visibility role with direct impact on business growth and revenue generation.
  • Career progression opportunities within an international organisation.
  • Competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong growth ambitions.



Contact
Joshua Joel
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096835
Phone number
+60323024008

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joshua Joel
Consultant contact
+60323024008
Job Reference
JN-092026-7096835

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.