Business Development Head Egypt

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The position will work according to defined long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions, leading business development team. The role works to improve CEVA’s market position and achieve financial growth. It is the role’s job to work with other managers to increase business opportunities and thereby maximize revenue for the organization. The role will work closely with other internal departments to ensure a seamless and positive customer experience and that customers are constantly fully informed, updated and satisfied.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Head of the central Business Development Division as well as responsibility for the strategic orientation of growth and the achievement of the annual new business target by sector and customer.
• Planning, management and development of employees as well as resource planning.
• Analysis of performance indicators of the department and derivation of necessary measures.
• Responsibility to achieve budget figures.
• Participation in the preparation of the budget as well as review & implementation of the monthly financial statements.
• Support for large projects, strategic businesses as well as new business and their implementation.
• Effective implementation of the business development strategy and strategic growth-critical measures.
• Responsibility for the successful cooperation of the business development functions, the cooperation with other product departments as well as with other business development teams on Regional and global level.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Supply Chain Management or related field of study is a Must.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Supply Chain management or related field of study is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Sales / Business Development management in International Freight Forwarding and/or Integrated Logistics service providers.
• Customer Service and Operational experience is a plus.
• Good Knowledge of Airfreight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight, Contract Logistics products is a must.
• Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques.
• Successfully completed technical or commercial training in the field of forwarding / industry or comparable studies (business administration, economics, logistics, industrial engineering or similar).
• Proven ability to lead teams in a matrix structure.
• Very good English skills in spoken and written is a must.
• Very good French skills in spoken and written is a plus.
• Excellent MS Office user knowledge (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS-Project).
• Negotiation power and quality awareness.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as motivation skills.
• Very good analytical and conceptual skills in combination with strong entrepreneurial action and critical thinking.
• Excellent and up-to-date specialist and market-specific knowledge.
• Structured, strategic as well as solution- and goal-oriented way of working.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer attractive package/ benefits that includes medical insurance, life insurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.