Business Development Manager

As the BDM, you will be the face of the company to Tier-1 corporate clients. You will leverage your deep industry networks in Oil & Gas, FMCG, and Telecommunications to secure long-term partnerships and design bespoke global logistics frameworks.​

Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Growth: Identify and close high-value logistics contracts with multinational corporations requiring multi-modal (Sea, Air, Land) global movement.
  


• Sector Expertise: Develop and execute tailored market entry and expansion strategies specifically for the Oil & Gas (Upstream/Downstream), FMCG (Supply Chain), and Communications sectors.
  


• Relationship Architect: Manage the full sales lifecycle, from cold outreach to C-suite negotiations and long-term account retention.
  


• Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with our Dubai and UK offices to ensure seamless service delivery for clients with international trade routes.
  


• Market Intelligence: Monitor global shipping trends, regulatory changes in the Nigeria/UAE/UK corridors, and competitor activity to keep Seth Corporate Logistics ahead of the curve.
  


• Tender Management: Lead the preparation of technical and commercial bids for major corporate and government tenders.
  

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in Business Development or Account Management within the global logistics/freight forwarding industry.
  


• Network: A proven "rolodex" of active contacts within the Nigerian and international Oil & Gas or FMCG space.
  


• Global Mindset: Strong understanding of international Incoterms, customs regulations in Nigeria (NCAL/SONCAP), and logistics hubs in the Middle East and Europe.
  


• Communication: Exceptional boardroom-level presentation and negotiation skills.
  


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or professional certifications like CILT are a major plus).
  

Benefits

Remuneration: Above 1,000,000+