Head / General Manager – Warehousing (General, Bonded & Open Yard)

JOB DESCRIPTIONHead / General Manager – Warehousing

(General, Bonded & Open Yard)

Company: GloboTrans ProLogistix Private Limited Base Location: Mumbai Department: Warehousing & Distribution Reports To: Director Role Mix: 100% Sales & Business Development Location: Mumbai, with extensive travel to ports, sites and client locations across India Direct Reports: Vertical Sales & Business Development Team (to be finalised as per organisation structure)

1. ROLE PURPOSE

Drive top-line growth of the Warehousing vertical by winning contract logistics mandates across general warehouses, customs bonded facilities (Sections 58/65 & MOOWR) and open yards from manufacturing, EXIM and project clients.

The role is responsible for converting the company’s facility network and operating capabilities into a growing, profitable and sustainable client portfolio, while owning the vertical’s commercial performance and business development strategy.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES

2.1 P&L Ownership

• Own the vertical’s revenue, gross margin and EBITDA targets.
• Prepare and deliver the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Drive profitable growth in line with the company’s strategic objectives.

2.2 New Business Development

• Build and convert a qualified pipeline of new clients.
• Lead RFQ/RFP/tender responses, solution design, pricing and commercial negotiations through to contract closure.
• Identify new market opportunities across manufacturing, EXIM, EPC, PSU, MNC and project sectors.
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers and CXO-level stakeholders.

2.3 Key Account Retention

• Act as the senior escalation point and relationship owner for existing clients.
• Drive contract renewals, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and year-on-year wallet-share growth.
• Strengthen strategic relationships to maximise client retention and revenue expansion.

2.4 Cross-Selling

• Identify and convert cross-selling opportunities across GloboTrans verticals, including:
• Customs
• Freight Forwarding
• Warehousing
• CFS
• SEZ / FTWZ
• Transportation
• Project Cargo
• Crane Services
• Develop and position integrated logistics solutions for clients.

2.5 Market Intelligence

• Track competitor activity, pricing trends, trade flows and regulatory changes.
• Monitor market demand, emerging customer requirements and industry developments.
• Provide market insights to support pricing strategy, service development and network expansion.

2.6 Commercial Governance

• Ensure contracts, credit terms and rate agreements are properly documented, risk-reviewed and approved as per the Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Monitor receivables and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for the vertical.
• Ensure commercial commitments are aligned with approved pricing and profitability parameters.

3. INTERFACE WITH OPERATIONS

3.1 Solution Design with Operations

• Work jointly with the Operations team to design, cost and commit deliverable solutions.
• Ensure every commercial commitment is operationally validated before contract signature.
• Align warehouse infrastructure, manpower, MHE, technology and service requirements with client expectations.

3.2 Service Reviews & Escalation

• Lead client service reviews and act as the commercial escalation point.
• Work closely with Operations to identify and close service gaps impacting client retention and wallet share.
• Ensure timely resolution of key commercial and service-related concerns.

3.3 Voice of Customer

• Capture and communicate client feedback, complaints and emerging requirements to Operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and solution development based on customer needs.

4. VERTICAL-SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPERTISE4.1 Solution Design & Pricing

• Design and cost 3PL solutions, including:
• Dedicated and multi-client warehousing
• Bonded storage
• Open-yard storage
• Steel / OCTG / project cargo storage
• Develop commercial solutions covering:
• Warehouse layout
• Racking
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Manpower
• WMS specifications
• Coordinate closely with Operations to ensure commercial feasibility and service deliverability.

4.2 Bonded Warehousing Propositions

• Develop and sell duty-deferment and bonded-storage solutions under Customs Act Sections 57/58/65 and MOOWR 2019.
• Guide clients on:
• In-bond and ex-bond processes
• Documentation requirements
• Compliance requirements
• Duty-deferment and other commercial benefits

4.3 Open Yard & Project Storage

• Develop open-yard business for:
• Steel
• Pipes
• Casing
• Project materials
• Position capabilities around:
• Stacking
• Material traceability
• Preservation
• MHE-supported handling
• Inventory management

4.4 Capacity Monetisation

• Maximise occupancy and revenue per sq. ft. / sqm across the facility portfolio.
• Structure commercial models covering:
• Space commitments
• Minimum guarantees
• Escalations
• Long-term capacity commitments
• Optimise utilisation and profitability of available warehouse and yard capacity.

4.5 Market & Network Expansion

• Identify high-potential demand corridors and anchor clients to support new facility additions.
• Develop business through:
• Brokers
• Industrial Park / IPC channels
• Consultants
• Industry networks
• Strategic partnerships
• Build a consistent enquiry-generation and lead-conversion channel.

5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Occupancy % and revenue per sq. ft. / per sqm of yard.
• New space contracted (sq. ft. / sqm).
• Annualised Contract Value (ACV) added.
• Bonded / VAS revenue as a percentage of vertical revenue.
• Revenue and gross margin versus budget.
• New business revenue added (₹ Cr. per annum).
• Pipeline coverage.
• Sales win rate.
• Average deal size.
• Client retention rate.
• Revenue churn.
• NPS / client satisfaction scores.
• DSO and receivables ageing within agreed norms.

6. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate in any discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in warehousing, contract logistics, 3PL, logistics or a related vertical.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with independent P&L ownership and sales targets.
• Demonstrable track record of winning and retaining institutional clients across:
• PSU
• MNC
• EPC
• Manufacturing
• EXIM / International Trade
• Project Logistics
• Strong commercial negotiation, contract management and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.
• Willingness to travel extensively across ports, plants and client locations across India.

7. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESEntrepreneurial Ownership

Runs the vertical as a business, not merely as a function, with strong ownership of revenue, profitability and growth.

Consultative Selling & Solution Design

Demonstrates the ability to understand complex customer requirements and develop customised logistics solutions at the CXO level.

Operational Rigour

Detail-oriented, data-driven and process-disciplined, with a strong focus on execution and commercial commitments.

Stakeholder Management

Effectively manages relationships with:

• Clients
• Port authorities
• Customs authorities
• Regulators
• Vendors
• Unions
• Internal stakeholders

Integrity & Compliance

Maintains a strong integrity and compliance-first mindset, particularly in relation to bonded warehousing, customs and commercial governance.

Team Building & Collaboration

Builds, mentors and leads a high-performing sales and business development team while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations and other GloboTrans verticals.

8. ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Build a strong and sustainable warehousing sales pipeline.
• Win significant general, bonded and open-yard warehousing contracts.
• Improve facility occupancy and revenue realisation.
• Grow revenue and EBITDA while maintaining healthy margins.
• Develop strategic relationships with large institutional and corporate clients.
• Expand GloboTrans' warehousing footprint through demand-led market opportunities.
• Create strong cross-selling opportunities across the GloboTrans logistics ecosystem.
• Establish the Warehousing vertical as a high-growth and profitable business vertical.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have minimum 10 years of relevant experience in warehousing, contract logistics, 3PL, logistics or a related vertical?
• Do you have a minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with independent P&L ownership and sales targets ?

Work Location: In person

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