Business Development Manager – Perth
Your new company
This company offers top-notch logistics services. They use a Global Integrated Management System to assess risks, reduce them in all parts of the business, and improve efficiency. Most importantly, they focus on providing safe, legal solutions that benefit from continuous performance evaluation and improvement.
Your New Role – Business Development Manager
The Business Development Manager will report to the WA Manager and will be responsible for building and developing relationships with potential clients through the provision of excellent customer service and extensive
business knowledge.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing sales strategy and target account listings.
- Providing excellence in customer service ensuring repeat business.
- Building and developing relationships with potential clients.
- Following up on potential business opportunities and securing appointments to discuss freight forwarding requirements.
- Managing the follow up of client complaints utilising the QHSE sys/ EcoOnline system.
- Supervising and mentoring the Sales and Marketing Coordinator.
- Traveling to various client bases throughout WA.
- Preparing and submitting quotations.
- Planning and developing presentations.
- Assisting in the development of marketing literature.
What you will need to succeed:
The ideal candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 year’s experience in a Business Development role.
- Previous experience working for a shipping / freight forwarding company
- Previous management experience with a strong ability to drive, develop and motivate team members.
- Business Development Manager experience
- Advanced negotiation and relationship skills.
- Experience influencing and engaging key figures in client organisations.
- Strong financial expertise with demonstrated ability to develop and implement business structures.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
- High attention to detail and strong planning and organising skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Thomas Hunter now at 0437 537 710.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion