Airfreight Business Development Manager
A.P. Moller - Maersk Open · verified Sep 30, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at A.P. Moller - Maersk. Singapore, Singapore, 408533 · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Help sales teams win airfreight customers through pitches, solution design, and account expansion
- Turn customer requirements into competitive end-to-end logistics solutions across Southeast Asia
- Connect product, sales, and operations so proposed solutions can work commercially and operationally
- Lead pricing, RFQs, and proposals while assessing costs, margins, and market competitiveness
- Use Salesforce and analytics to monitor pipeline, conversion, performance, and commercial improvements
What you bring
- At least eight to ten years in airfreight sales, freight forwarding, or related commercial work
- Experience presenting to clients, designing solutions, and handling commercial negotiations
- Strong knowledge of airfreight pricing, RFQs, market conditions, and key-account management
- High numerical ability and skill turning data into practical commercial actions
- Comfort working with stakeholders across a matrix organisation, with Salesforce familiarity
Who this fits
You’ll suit a seasoned airfreight commercial professional who can combine a sales-led approach with product expertise. The role covers strategic accounts across Southeast Asia and requires collaboration across sales, product, and operations. Leadership experience helps, while strong individual contributors can also apply.
From the employer
Opportunity
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.
Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.
Purpose
Drive sustainable growth of the Airfreight portfolio across Southeast Asia by managing and expanding strategic customer accounts. This role focuses on strengthening customer partnerships, ensuring consistent operational excellence across multiple countries, and unlocking value through integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Partnership & Customer Acquisition
Partner closely with Sales teams to co-develop and win customers, actively supporting in customer engagements, pitches, and solution design
Act as a client-facing commercial expert, bringing Airfreight product knowledge into sales conversations to strengthen value propositions
Support Sales in new business acquisition and key account expansion, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes
Collaborate on strategic account planning, ensuring alignment between customer needs and Airfreight capabilities
Commercial & Product Expertise
Bring a strong hybrid sales (70%) and product (30%) mindset, combining commercial drive with deep product understanding
Translate customer requirements into end-to-end, competitive solutions, leveraging understanding of cargo dynamics and market conditions
Act as a bridge between Product, Sales, and Operations, ensuring solutions are both commercially viable and operationally executable
Pricing, RFQs & Market Competitiveness
Lead and support pricing strategies, RFQs, and commercial proposals, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer expectations
Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate cost structures, margins, and pricing competitiveness
Work closely with internal stakeholders to structure winning bids and optimise commercial outcomes
Leverage data and tools (e.g., Salesforce) to track pipeline, performance, and conversion rates
Utilize analytics to generate insights and continuously improve commercial effectiveness
Stay updated on market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to refine strategies
What We Are Looking For
A seasoned professional with at least 8-10 years of experience with a strong background in Airfreight sales, freight forwarding, or commercial roles, in the freight forwarding industry
Experience in client-facing roles, including customer presentations, solutioning, and commercial negotiations
Strong understanding of pricing, RFQs, and market dynamics in Airfreight
Experience managing or supporting key accounts, with the ability to bridge commercial and operational aspects
Highly analytical, with strong numerical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across a matrix organisation
Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce; knowledge of CargoWise and Power BI is an advantage
Leadership experience is a plus, but high-potential individual contributors are also welcome
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
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