Executive Director (Business Development) – Logistics

Our client is a leading international Logistics organisation looking to expand its successful presence in the Asia Pacific region. Well established facilities and resources throughout Europe, Asia, America and Canada, and a comprehensive range of products and services, will provide you with immense opportunity to build on the companys existing Australian client base.  

Reporting to the Regional Managing Director based in Japan, you will have ownership and accountability for the growth of the Australian market.

The Role

  • Growth: Exceptionally successful local operations, together with an internationally proven and unique strategic approach, will assist you to achieve the companys growth plans.
  • Strategy: You will enjoy responsibility for the focus, design and success of the company’s strategic and operational business objectives in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Leadership: Through deliberate and committed leadership, you will ensure that all human and operational resources within your influence are afforded every opportunity to succeed. Your actions will ensure not only growth and profit, but a sound basis for future confidence.
  • Collaboration: You will utilise the companys internationally acknowledged expertise in operations, human resource, teamwork and relationship building to ensure the best possible platform for success.

What will you bring?

  • Significant experience in strategic planning for genuine competitive advantage in both company owned and 3rd party party logistics services.
  • Proven achievement of collaborative win/win operational and financial initiatives.
  • A sound knowledge of the benefits of technology in an industry dependent on measurement, management and productivity.
  • Ability to onboard, train and successfully develop human resources capable of delivering collaborative and profitable financial, operational, and administrative results.
  • Commercial acumen and an eye for strategic alliances and opportunities.
  • An instinct for innovation, and knowledge of progressive trends.
  • A leadership mindset based on empowerment, individual and team success, and structured collaboration with all stakeholders.

Although professional skills are important, of equal significance is your personal profile. The person we are seeking will have:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Initiative, independence, drive and a commitment to results.
  • A confident, positive persona that will enhance opportunities for growth in an exceptionally competitive environment.
  • A demonstrable commitment to Workplace Health & Safety.
  • A commitment to the success and empowerment of all company employees and stakeholders.

This is a genuine opportunity to participate in the local growth of a company internationally recognised for being a world leader in innovation, quality and performance.

The role has genuine and significant potential for future promotion and personal development.

If you feel that additional information will assist, please dont hesitate to call Kevin Daly on