Business Development - Freight Forwarding

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freight Forwarding is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and grow market share in New Zealand. You will be the face of the company, working within a supportive and forward-thinking sales team.

The role requires proven BDM experience in freight forwarding, strong presentation and communication skills, and the ability to manage key relationships and CRM records to meet KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Proven BDM experience in freight forwarding, transport or a shipping line.

Responsibilities

• Obtain new business through prospecting and solution selling.
• Meeting and exceeding KPI's.
• Developing ongoing relationships to ensure you are cross selling and increasing revenue streams for the business.
• Sales reporting and maintain CRM notes.

Skills

BDM experience

Self-motivation

Excellent communication

Relationship management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development - Freight Forwarding

With trusted and recognizable in names Freight Forwarding our clients are all top notch service providers with out of the box thinking and an impeccable service offering.

They have personal team development and top notch service as core values, and are now seeking to add to their Sales department.

The Roles:

These are great opportunities to grow your career and hone your skills in a supportive forward thinking environment. Looking to add to their successful Sales teams our clients are on the hunt for an experienced and accomplished Business Development Manager. You will need to be top of your game as the face of the company, gaining new business opportunities and increasing market share. You will be given tools of trade and there is a great support structure behind you.

Duties and responsibilities:

Obtain new business through prospecting and solution selling

Meeting and exceeding KPI's

Developing ongoing relationships to ensure you are cross selling and increasing revenue streams for the business

Sales reporting and maintain CRM notes

The Successful Applicant:

First and foremost, you need to be self driven, a true hunter and have drive to succeed. Freight forwarding experience and knowledge is a must along with a strong work ethic with the resilience to work in this competitive industry.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with;

Proven BDM experience in freight forwarding, transport or a shipping line

Professionally savvy

Excellent presentation with clear communication ability

Ability to maintain your administration in CRM and working with tight KPI's

Exceptionally self motivated

Ability to manage key relationships

Remuneration:

A generous package is on offer for someone that has that proven sales experience in Freight Forwarding in the New Zealand market, along with great perks and a generous commission structure.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have experience with solution selling methodologies?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Business Development Role?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• Do you have freight forwarding experience?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a business development manager?
• Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

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