Business Development Manager

Job Description

Business Development Manager (Chinese National)

On-site Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Shipa Delivery Full time

Description

Shipa Delivery is an online platform that makes it easier for businesses and consumers to send and receive parcels within the GCC. Our expanding operation connects users with a network of delivery assets and services via mobile apps and online business dashboards. We make collection of packages within one hour a reality, along with a choice of on-demand, same-day, next-day, and cross-border delivery services. Shipa Delivery’s technology stack provides real-time parcel tracking via GPS; and for businesses, an integrated solution to streamline last-mile logistics and automate delivery management.
We celebrate versatile and self-driven candidates. We need you to be obsessed with customer engagement and be a force of evolution to make us better every day. Our culture is all about speed and care.

Role summary

You’ll map out Shipa Delivery’s business growth strategy – and make it happen. You’ll identify sales leads, pitch to new clients and keep current clients happy and wanting more. You need to be great at networking internationally and locally, and have a knack for presenting and public speaking. Strong marketing and negotiating skills, and a positive attitude, are required. You’ll be responsible for increasing Shipa Delivery’s revenue as well as building a funnel of potential clients to sustain our growth.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

Be the voice and face of Shipa Delivery in the international and local market Develop the international and local network of customers and stay on top of requirements
Knit a host of partnerships together to enhance our value proposition Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations. Manage the optimal sales target that will drive the growth of the business unit and drive to encourage employee morale. Fulfill and achieve annual budget objective through clear and effective hunting and farming strategies. Monitor sales and operation status and other issues and eliminate risk factors through communication. Interact with core functions to plan and prioritize the next product or enhancement As a core member of the team, you’re going to be very independent and have a pretty loud voice on localization, implementation, and process.
Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and reports for senior management.

Requirements

Your Qualifications

Degree in business management or other related field relevant to the role Minimum 5 years experience in a role that demonstrates business growth. Prior background in ecommerce sales/ecommerce account management.

Your Proficiencies

Strong knowledge of the local REGION landscapeA deep network and a large social presence A love of problem solving using data and technology, along with common sense Ability to work independently and to set and meet realistic deadlines Innate communication skills and an ability to inspire A team playing ethic - culture is critical here Cognizance of the art of optimization - we like pushing the limit An appetite for executing fast-paced work, with lots of iterations An obsession with customer satisfaction Knowledge of specific customer segments (ecommerce, retail, distribution) Experience with location-based applications Good understanding of customer service* Multi-language skills