Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding

Title: Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding Position summary: Responsible for prospecting, engaging, discovering, pricing, and closing & post-closing sales activities in the assigned territory to achieve organizational revenue goals. The successful individual will set revenue goals based on account size & timeline, map out activities to achieve set goals, and record accurate, detailed, and timely information using CRM. Utilizes prospecting tools in combination with existing networks & contacts, qualifies accounts, understands customer needs, initiates dialogue with prospects, conducts discovery, prices & quotes solution to “proven pain,” identifies and builds relationships with key decision makers, understands timelines, and brings in necessary SMEs and resources to close accounts. Engages with operations and account management in final steps of closing the sale to ensure smooth onboarding process, writes up SOPs, and establishes credit, POA, and all other necessary documentation to operate the account. Conducts post-sales via follow-up, periodic performance reviews, and issue resolution. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor and complies with all company’s policies and procedures Background Required : Experience in international freight forwarding sales (7-10 years) Multimodal (e.g., Air, Ocean, Import/Export) Excellent knowledge of local markets and competitive landscape Bids, proposals, and negotiations Time, terr