ShipAfrica Limited is a pan-African logistics technology company that provides local and international shipping infrastructure for African e-commerce businesses and individuals. Founded in 2022, the company serves as a centralized gateway to streamline cross-border freight, parcel deliveries, and global supply chains.
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As we scale, we are looking for a driven and commercially sharp 3PL Acquisition Manager to lead the sourcing, onboarding, and activation of third-party logistics partners across key territories.
This is a high-ownership, field-first role for someone who understands the logistics landscape, builds partnerships with ease, and takes pride in growing a reliable network of 3PL providers. You will be at the frontlines of our expansion, not just bringing logistics partners on board, but ensuring they are fully activated and operating effectively within the ShipAfrica network.
What You Will Do
Identify, pitch, and onboard qualified third-party logistics companies across assigned territories
Drive activation and ensure newly onboarded 3PLs are operational within agreed timelines
Build and maintain strong relationships with 3PL partners to ensure consistent service delivery
Track, report, and optimise every stage of the 3PL acquisition and activation funnel
Submit weekly reports on pipeline activity, partner onboarding progress, and performance metrics
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, support, and partnerships teams to improve the 3PL partner experience
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or the logistics industry
Existing knowledge of or relationships within the Nigerian logistics ecosystem is a strong advantage
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed commercial targets
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Self-starter with a bias for action in field-based roles
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