Business Development Specialist

JobItUs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a Business Development Specialist with 4+ years of field sales experience in logistics, focusing on import services. The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills to build and manage client relationships.

The position is hybrid, with weekly in-office attendance, and offers full-time employment with three openings. You will drive lead generation, sales cycles, and revenue growth in the import freight sector.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven field sales experience in logistics or freight (import)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong English, Hindi and regional language knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and prospecting to build a sales pipeline for import services
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle from inquiry to contract
• Meet and exceed sales targets for the import department
• Discuss and propose optimal import solutions with FCL/LCL, Ocean Freight and Air Freight
• Acquire and retain customers to grow client base and market share
• Collaborate with operations and customer service for seamless delivery

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Experience: Minimum 4 years

Qualification: Any Graduate

Location: Hybrid - Once a week in office

Job Type: Full-time

Number of Openings: 3

1. Business Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Field Sales Representative to join our team, focusing on prospecting and generating leads for our import logistics services. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record of success in field sales within the logistics and freight industry. This role is crucial for our continued growth, requiring a dynamic professional who can not only secure new business but also nurture and expand our existing client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation and Prospecting: Actively identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities through field sales activities. Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to generate leads and build a robust sales pipeline for import services.
• Sales and Relationship Management: Manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to closing the deal. This includes handling customer inquiries, providing tailored logistics solutions, and negotiating contracts. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Revenue and Target Management: Meet and exceed sales targets and revenue goals set for the import department. Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance updates to management.
• Logistics Expertise: Leverage your hands-on experience with FCL/LCL (Full Container Load / Less than Container Load), Ocean Freight, and Air Freight to discuss and propose optimal import solutions to clients.
• Strategic Growth: Focus on the acquisition and retention of customers to consistently increase the company's client base and market share.
• Team Collaboration: Work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with internal departments like operations and customer service to ensure seamless service delivery and high customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of proven field sales experience in the logistics or freight industry, with a strong focus on import services.
• Skills: Exceptional communication (English, Hindi and regional language like Gujarati/Marathi can be added skillset) negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Must be a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of international trade, customs regulations, and freight forwarding processes is a must.

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