Business Development Manager

We connect thousands of people every day through our extensive network of contacts. As an experienced HR services provider, we successfully support our candidates, employees, and clients across 130 locations in 10 European countries.

For our client operating in the transport and heavy project cargo industry, we are currently looking for a Business Development Manager / Project Freight Specialist to support the development of the Ukrainian market. The person in this role will be responsible for building relationships with clients and freight forwarders, representing the company on the local market, and developing business opportunities within oversized and heavy transport projects.

Why is it worth applying?

• Long-term opportunity to develop the Ukrainian market
• Competitive salary – around EUR 3,000 net (depending on experience, negotiable)
• Performance-based bonus linked to business results
• Flexible cooperation model – employment contract or B2B
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• Direct reporting to the Romanian CEO with real influence on business development strategy
• Opportunity to grow into a management role as the business expands in Ukraine

What tasks are waiting for you?

• Actively acquiring new clients, with a strong focus on industrial companies requiring heavy and oversized transport solutions
• Building and developing long-term relationships with freight forwarders, logistics companies, ports, transport operators, and project cargo partners
• Representing the company and promoting its heavy haulage and project cargo capabilities on the Ukrainian market
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the company's expansion in Ukraine
• Conducting client meetings, business visits, and commercial negotiations
• Cooperating with transport operations and drivers to ensure successful execution of project cargo deliveries

What qualifications and skills are required?

• Minimum several years of experience in transport industry
• Knowledge of the Ukrainian logistics and forwarding market
• Experience in business development and transport management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work independently and build business structures from the ground up

Nice to have:

• Experience in heavy haulage or oversized transport companies
• Existing network within freight forwarders, ports, or industrial logistics sector
• Experience working with manufacturing, construction, agriculture, or oil & gas projects

Recruitment process:

1. Application, please send your resume in English.
2. Online or phone interview with recruiter.
3. Meeting with management.
4. Feedback regarding the recruitment process.