About the Role:We are looking for a
Business Development Director to join our dynamic team at
Noatum Logistics. In this role, you will be responsible for [brief summary of main responsibilities, e.g., managing end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and delivering exceptional service to our clients].
Key Responsibilities:- Support Noatum Logistics USA's growth by developing new business in international ocean and air freight forwarding and supply chain management.
- Develop and maintain customer-specific business plans to exceed margin and volume goals.
- Understand and communicate current market conditions and business trends to create strategies that will increase company margins.
- Communicate and coordinate directly with internal teams to develop and execute business development strategies for new and existing customers.
- Report on performance as required, with insight into changes to customer performance and market impact factors.
- Manage business development programs as assigned to promote business between specific countries and/or product offering
What We Are Looking For:- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years' experience in 3PL international freight forwarding.
- Proven track record of new and existing business development in ocean and air freight forwarding and supply chain management services, including strong closing skills.
- Experience in growing air freight customers in the mid-west.
- Strong knowledge of the international freight forwarding and supply chain management industry and existing relationships.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and time management skills, and ability to work independently.
- Strong desire to improve Noatum Logistics business performance, and further Noatum Logistics' product and brand development, with an excellent ability to work in a multi-national environment to develop the network.
- Experience in using CRM systems and customer call cycle planning.
- Competency in PC, spreadsheets, and database applications (including Microsoft Office Suite).
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to speak two or more languages is beneficial.
Physical Requirements:- The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting while working at a computer and occasional fast-paced operations and events.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and co-workers. Regular use of the telephone, virtual meetings, and e-mail for communication. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents.
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, and copiers.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, use hands to grasp, or feel and operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad.
What We Offer:- Permanent Contract - Enjoy stability and long-term career opportunities.
- Flexible Benefits Plan - Choose what suits you best: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan with company match.
- Celebrate Your Birthday - Take a day off to make your special day even better.
- 11 paid Holidays and 5 floating holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Professional Growth - Access continuous learning and development opportunities to boost your career.
- Collaborative & International Environment - Work with diverse teams and be part of a global network.
- Corporate University - Benefit from ongoing training programs designed to keep you ahead.
#5137
Competencies
business development
