Senior Air Freight Biz Dev Leader

DHL Global Forwarding; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 93,142 - 124,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical plans

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager - Air Freight in Portland, Oregon. You will drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, coordinating with stakeholders, and presenting rate structures and service options to prospective customers.

The role emphasizes a hunter sales mentality, strong negotiations, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in forwarding or related industry with a hunter mindset.
• Strong CRM usage and MS Office proficiency required.
• Proven ability to build rapport and meet customers off-site as needed.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; fast-paced, results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact prospective customers; assess needs and match services.
• Seek profitable sales on new/existing accounts; present rate structures and options.
• Drive new business opportunities and KPIs within assigned territory.
• Foster relationships with customers and regional resources.
• Generate sales reports to track performance and progress toward targets.

Skills

Hunter sales mentality

Sales experience

AFR experience (preferred)

CRM systems

MS Office

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager - Air Freight

Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Objective:

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

Pay Range: $93,142.50 - $124,190.00+ (Based on Experience)

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.

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