General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-17736  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Sales

Job title

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

45 hours per week

Job description

• Identify and win new business opportunities in Air and Ocean freight.
• Grow and retain existing customer accounts.
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets, primarily within the Geodis network.
• Translate national and regional sales strategies into local action plans.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Prepare and present proposals, RFQs, and customized solutions.
• Ensure CRM usage and sales reporting compliance.

Applicant's profile

• 5–7 years of proven sales experience in international freight forwarding
• Strong knowledge of Air and Ocean products
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Field sales and customer acquisition experience is a must
• Good sales techniques; concept sales, customer psychology and purchasing patterns
• Fluent in Turkish and proficient in English (written and spoken)

Working time (%)

1

Position location

Position place

Europe, Turkey, ?stanbul

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Driving license

B

Languages

English (Fluent)