Air Freight Senior business Development manager

DHL Global Forwarding; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within a defined territory. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the sales process and present tailored rate structures and service options to prospective customers.

In this role you will manage a remote-friendly, fast-paced environment, staying results-focused while building lasting customer relationships and delivering measurable KPIs

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience in the forwarding industry.
• Proficient with CRM systems and MS Office.
• Strong rapport-building and off-site client meetings.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills and decision making in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact prospective customers, assess customer needs and match with products / services
• Seek opportunities for increased and profitable sales on new and existing accounts; make presentations to prospective or existing accounts to propose rate structures and service options
• Actively pursue new business opportunities and drive KPIs
• Manage an assigned territory with extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors
• Foster customer and station relationships while collaborating with regional resources
• Facilitate the transition of new accounts through introductions, information transfer, and securing necessary customer paperwork; assist with accounts receivable collection when needed
• Generate and analyze sales reports to track performance, identify trends, and measure progress towards sales targets

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Hunter mentality

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

As a Senior Business Development Manager, your focus will be to achieve results that align with the organization’s strategic goals, including prospecting and finding new business opportunities. To succeed in this role, you should possess initiative, a competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions. Your proactive approach to prospecting and your ability to identify and pursue new business prospects will be the key in driving the growth and success of the organization.

Role Overview

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the sales process to ensure consistent revenue growth from new customers. This position offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, providing opportunities for growth, recognition, and rewards based on business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and contact prospective customers, assess customer needs and match with products / services
• Seek opportunities for increased and profitable sales on new and existing accounts; make presentations to prospective or existing accounts to propose rate structures and service options
• Actively pursue new business opportunities and drive KPIs
• Manage an assigned territory with extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors
• Foster customer and station relationships while collaborating with regional resources
• Facilitate the transition of new accounts through introductions, information transfer, and securing necessary customer paperwork; assist with accounts receivable collection when needed
• Generate and analyze sales reports to track performance, identify trends, and measure progress towards sales targets

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of successful sales experience within the forwarding industry, demonstrating a strong hunter sales mentality driven by goals and self-motivation, AFR experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in using a CRM system and MS Office Products
• Skilled in building rapport and fostering strong customer relationships, with the ability to regularly meet with customers off-site
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills to effectively navigate complex sales deals and contract agreements
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving goals; adaptable and self-motivated in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
• Skilled in effectively persuading and motivating others to take action

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

• 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
• Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
• Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
• Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
• Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.