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Business Development Manager – Ocean Freight

  • $110k base+incentive
  • Full Time
  • Christchurch
  • Sales

ABOUT THE COMPANY

They’re an extremely well known international brand with a strong presence in New Zealand. They’re in the competitive business of freight forwarding and have an excellent client base.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hunting role with business opportunities right here in Christchurch and the wider South Island. Travel will be required in the role and you will need to identify new business opportunities and close off the sale.You need to build strategic working relationships with customers influencing decisions and make sound financial interpretation with a solid knowledge of our client products, services, procedures and processes.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will already have Business Development experience within the freight forwarding industry along with the below attributes; 

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Thinks outside the box and will use your initiative
  • Attention to detail
  • A team player with the ability to work well under pressure
  • Pro-active and resourceful with excellent time management
  • Must be able to take ownership
  • B2B solution selling experience  
  • Cold calling experience
  • Strong time management
  • Strong communication; verbal and written
  • Excellent negotiation and numerical skills
  • Professional attitude and presentation as well as highly motivated
  • A thirst for challenges, and you’re not afraid of hard work
  • Be able to seal the deal

Always wondered why you hear about your dream job after its gone? Over 70% of our freight & logistics roles are filled without being advertised – if you’re in the industry make sure you’re registered with us so you don’t miss out on these opportunities.

SOUND LIKE YOU? ARE YOU READY TO GO PLACES WITH YOUR CAREER?

Apply via the link or you can call Craig Stephenson on (03) 963 1110 to discuss your suitability for the role prior to applying.   

Not quite you?

Always wondered why you hear about your dream job after it is gone? Over 60% of our freight & logistics roles are filled without being advertised - if you're in the industry make sure you're registered with us, so you don't miss out on these opportunities.