Outside/Inside Sales/Business Development Manager/Hunter Air/Ocean Freight
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Job Description:
Outside/Inside Sales/Business Development Manager/Hunter Air/Ocean Freight
Must have 3 years Sales experience in Air/Ocean Freight Sales.
Freight Sales should be primarily focused on International Air/Ocean.
Must have a Hunter mentality/Book of Business is advantageous but not necessary or a Book of Contacts/Clients where you will enjoy a fantastic commission scheme and company benefits.
Salary - $75k to $120k base plus commission - DOE
Excellent opportunity to join a Top 10 Freight Forwarder
Our client is seeking to hire Outside/Inside Sales/Business Development Manager.
The BDM will be responsible for growing regional sales of import/export (air/ocean) Internationally.
Work with the Branch Manager and Vice President of Sales to grow revenue and exceed targets by promoting and selling our business, and driving sales activity through a designated territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop new business through research, prospecting, and qualifying new opportunities.
- This will include customer visits &
developing relationships within the defined geographical area. - Increase market share within assigned territory and achieve assigned financial budget for volume, revenue, and profit.
- Successfully close new business and onboard new clients.
- Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Provide regular communication and a monthly budget review for management
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of Sales experience with freight forwarding companies
- Confident in the ability to bring on new business and manage a Book of Clients/Business
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients and internal teams.
- High level of organization and time management skills
- Bringing a book of business is advantageous
SKILLS/ ABILITIES:
- Self-motivated and results driven
- Outstanding people and communications skills
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills