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    Heavy Lifting & Transport

    Key Account Manager - Warehousing and Storage

    Almaty, KazakhstanOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Commercial – Entrepreneurial – Relationship-Driven
    Based in Khorgos, Kazakhstan, you will take ownership of developing and commercialising warehousing, storage and rental solutions within the Saron Compound, one of Central Asia's most ambitious logistics developments. As one of the first sales professionals on the ground, you will help shape the customer base, define the sales approach and build long-term partnerships with tenants and logistics operators. You will work directly with the Managing Director and play a key role in turning commercial interest into sustainable business growth. This is a hands-on role for a sales professional who thrives on autonomy, ownership and tangible results.
    Join the force behind #NOTHING TOO HEAVY, NOTHING TOO HIGH
    Your job in a nutshell:

    • Develop and sell covered warehousing, cold storage, open yard and commercial rental solutions within the Saron Compound.
    • Identify and map industries and businesses that can benefit from storage, logistics and rental facilities in the Khorgos region.
    • Build relationships with manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers and multinational companies operating along the Middle Corridor.
    • Generate leads and RFQs, prepare quotations, negotiate commercial agreements and close deals.
    • Drive leasing opportunities for warehouse space, office facilities, accommodation units, retail spaces and service locations, including gas station retail outlets.
    • Create and execute annual sales plans and revenue targets for the warehousing and storage segment.
    • Manage customer pipelines, sales activities and forecasting through the CRM system.
    • Coordinate the handover of signed agreements to Operations and support customers during the onboarding process.
    • Report directly to the Managing Director, Saron Organisation and work as part of a growing commercial team during the development phase of the project.
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    ABOUT YOU

    You are a proven business developer and sales professional who enjoys creating business from the ground up. You combine a commercial mindset with strong relationship-building skills and know how to turn market potential into long-term partnerships. You are comfortable working independently, identifying new opportunities and guiding customers through complex commercial discussions. Most importantly, you are excited by the challenge of helping build one of Central Asia’s emerging logistics hubs.
    Required:

    • Experience in sales, business development or account management within warehousing, logistics, storage, industrial real estate or a related sector.
    • Proven track record of generating and closing commercial agreements.
    • Fluent communication skills in Kazakh and Russian.
    • Basic working knowledge of English.
    • Strong networking, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial targets.
    • Willingness to be based in, or travel frequently to, the Khorgos region.
    • Valid driver's licence.
    Preferred:
    • Experience in cold-chain logistics, warehouse leasing, industrial storage or logistics infrastructure.
    • Existing network within logistics, transportation, manufacturing, distribution or cross-border trade sectors.
    • Experience working in developing markets, large-scale infrastructure projects or entrepreneurial environments.

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    YOU GIVE SOME, YOU GET SOME

    • A unique chance to join a landmark logistics and commercial development at an early stage.
    • Significant autonomy and ownership over your customer portfolio and business segment.
    • Direct access to decision-makers and short communication lines.
    • Exposure to international customers and strategic cross-border logistics operations.
    • Professional development opportunities within a growing organisation.
    • Market conform salary according to the seniority in the position.
    • Benefits package aligned with local market practices.

    Ready to rise to the challenge and help shape the future of logistics in Khorgos? Join Team Blue and make a lasting impact from day one. #OwnYourFuture

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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