Business Development Associate

CJ Logistics; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is looking for a Business Development Associate in Mississauga, Ontario. This role involves managing the business development process, focusing on customer supply chain solutions, and leading teams to deliver impactful proposals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in client-facing roles, as well as strong problem-solving skills. This position requires an understanding of supply chain operations and is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in logistics.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a client facing role or account management role.
• Capable of multi-tasking with rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to manage complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sales cycles and manage internal CJ teams.
• Gain an understanding of each customer’s supply chain operations.
• Orchestrate events during the sales cycle for customer experience.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving skills

Flexibility

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related disciplines

Job description

The Location is Mississauga

Candidates must complete an application at: https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs

Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics!

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes? We are currently seeking a Business Development Associate to support our growing team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in international logistics and supply chain management.

Are you passionate about Warehouse Operations? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you to help us hire the best in the business and we\'re excited to have you join us in this significant role to ensure we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Come be part of something special at CJ Logistics America!

What You’ll Do

Position Overview:

The Business Development Specialist role is responsible for managing and executing CJ’s business development process which focuses on designing, integrating, managing and adapting supply chain solutions that are based on customer needs. They will manage and motivate internal cross-functional teams to deliver proposals to customers that deliver value and help them achieve their goals.

We are seeking candidates in the Mississauga, Ontario area to work from our Corporate Office. Travel is required to customer locations and CJ internal facilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead complex sales cycles and manage internal CJ teams to develop new strategic customer acquisitions
• Gain an understanding of each customer’s supply chain operations and match CJ solutions to generate high impact, customer-centric proposals.
• Orchestrate events during the sales cycle (meetings, tours, workshops) that enable each customer to experience CJ’s culture, leadership and passion first hand
• Construct value propositions that summarize CJ integrated solutions in customer terms

Proposal Design and Delivery

• Develop an understanding of each customer’s supply chain operation and match CJ solutions with that understanding for the purpose of generating high impact, customer-centric proposals
• Manage business development and delivery objectives with new customers
• Develop customized value propositions that summarize CJ benefits in customer terms

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a client facing role or account management role
• Detail-oriented and able to manage and maintain all facets of complex assignments.
• Problem solving skills with aptitude to identify strategic solutions to business problems with enterprise-wide implications.
• Flexibility to work among diverse corporate environments, industries and audiences.
• Capable of multi-tasking with rapidly changing priorities and managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in transportation management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or warehousing and distribution services

Personal Characteristics

• Approachable, genuine and authentic
• Persevering and positive
• Team-oriented
• Results driven

CJ Logistics America About Statement: CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or related medical conditions, disability (physical or mental) and other characteristics prohibited by law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.