Business Development Manager - Dar Es Salaam

Qualifications: 

• B Com Degree in Logistics or Business Management.
• MBA or master’s in supply chain / Transport Economics would be an advantage.
• Certification in Post Graduate Qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Transport Economics is also an added advantage.

Job Specific Certificate: 

5 Years or more in: 

• Cross Border Logistics
• Project Logistics and Heavy Lift
• International Shipping
• Customs Clearing
• Supply chain Management
• Commercial, sales and marketing
• Senior Management Experience leading teams within Africa
• Coordinating and managing global logistics projects
• Working in a cross-functional team
• Contract Law or International Shipping and Logistics Legal experience
• Project Chartering and Fixtures experience will be advantageous.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• SHEQ/Risk Management
• Must have own motor vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Job Specific Requirements: 

• Ability to identify opportunities.
• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Able to interact with staff and clients at all levels.
• Ability to create and monitor effective business development strategies for the company.
• Able to set and achieve annual revenue targets.
• Strong business acumen
• Able to deal effectively with customer demands from an operational perspective.
• Strong overall personnel management, delegation, and training skills of the logistics team in Africa
• Strong problem-solving ability and identification of departmental needs and potential threats
• Able to travel extensively in Africa as and when required.
• Ability to converse in basic Portuguese, Italian or French will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of systems and processes involved in logistics.
• Sub-contractor or management and tender management
• Contracting and legal principles and compliance
• In-depth knowledge in logistics elements for complex and high-value