Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding Freight/Cargo Forwarding (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a reputable Freight Forwarder of 25 years who specialize in Import, Export & Coastal Sea Freight cargoes (FCL & LCL), Warehousing & Distribution, and Customs Brokerage services. They have three operational offices across the country with Christchurch being the head office.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the national organization. This new role will be focused on the North Island and will require some travel to manage the territory. Ideally, the role will be based between Auckland and the Bay of Plenty or central North Island region. This is a hunting role with business opportunities around the wider North Island region. You will need to build strategic working relationships with customers, influencing decisions and making sound financial interpretations with a solid knowledge of our client's products, services, procedures, and processes.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and a proven industry track record that can demonstrate your achievements. The primary responsibilities of this role will include (but are not limited to):
Finding, developing, and managing new customer opportunities
Maintaining and developing existing customers for additional growth
Liaising directly with shipping lines for relevant pricing support
Working collaboratively with the broader sales team
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Thinking outside the box and using your initiative
Attention to detail
A team player with the ability to work well under pressure
Proactive and resourceful with excellent time management
B2B solution selling experience
CargoWise experience would be an advantage
Strong communication; verbal and written
Excellent negotiation and numerical skills
Professional attitude and presentation as well as highly motivated
Be able to seal the deal
SOUND LIKE YOU?
ARE YOU READY TO GO PLACES WITH YOUR CAREER?
Apply via the link or you can call Craig Stephenson on 021571662 to discuss your suitability for the role prior to applying.
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