Global Freight Forwarding Business Development Pro

Savino Del Bene; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savino Del Bene, a global freight forwarding company, is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop new business in the Chicago area. You will promote Ocean and Air Import/Export, distribution, warehousing, LTL, insurance, and customs brokerage while meeting monthly targets.

Responsibilities include building a customer base, presenting quotes, coordinating with Operations and Customer Service, and supporting accounts receivable with payments tracking.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field sales experience in Freight Forwarding/Logistics.
• Proven track record of sales achievements.
• Must have reliable transportation at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Forming a customer base by scheduling, cold calling, traveling to and attending customer appointments within your territory, issuing quotes, preparing bids, and making formal presentations to prospective customers.
• Developing relationships with customers and generating new business.
• Soliciting Savino Del Bene's services including Ocean and Air Import/Export, Distribution and Warehousing, LTL, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage.
• Meeting monthly targets set by Sales Upper Management.
• Maintaining constant communication with Operations/Customer Service and overseas offices.
• Assisting Accounts Receivable with tracking payments from customers.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong sales skills

Customer service skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Ability to learn quickly

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Savino Del Bene, a global freight forwarding company, is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop new business in the Chicago area. You will promote Ocean and Air Import/Export, distribution, warehousing, LTL, insurance, and customs brokerage while meeting monthly targets.

Responsibilities include building a customer base, presenting quotes, coordinating with Operations and Customer Service, and supporting accounts receivable with payments tracking.