Strategic Business Development Manager – Air Cargo

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Team Global Express Pty Ltd Full time

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Strategic Business Development Manager – Air CargoApply locations Banksmeadow New South Wales time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 5, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id R67677

As our Strategic Business Development Manager – Air Cargo, you'll be at the forefront of driving revenue by filling unused capacity on TGE's Express air network and additional aircraft. This is a newly created role with a strong focus onnew business acquisition,key account development, andstrategic sales execution.

What You'll be Doing:

  • Develop and execute air cargo sales strategies aligned with TGE and TXL goals

  • Maximise aircraft space utilisation through agile pricing and filler product strategies

  • Lead charter sales across domestic and select international lanes

  • Build and manage a portfolio of high-volume customers including freight forwarders, direct shippers, and airline partners

  • Travel frequently across Australasia to meet clients, assess opportunities, and promote our network

  • Own the full business cycle—from lead generation to service delivery and payment

  • Collaborate closely with operations to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction

  • Monitor KPIs, track performance, and adjust strategies to meet revenue and capacity targets

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone with ahunter mentality, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

You'll need:

  • 3–8 years' experience in air freight, forwarding, or logistics sales

  • A solid understanding of air cargo services, freighter aircraft types, and market dynamics

  • Proven ability to create compelling rate offers and close deals under pressure.

  • Experience managing full sales cycles and building long-term client relationships

  • Willingness to travel and adapt schedules to meet urgent client needs (approx 20-25%)

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain (nice to have)

This is a unique opportunity toshape a new role, work closely with senior leadership, and potentially grow into a management position. If you're ready to take ownership and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us take our air cargo network to new heights.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We're not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/ .

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary above industry standards

  • Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

  • Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

  • Flexible work, including work from home

  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

  • Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

  • When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

  • During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

  • TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.

About Us

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand

With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia's most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we're looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers' businesses at the heart of ours.

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