Business Development Manager

Access World

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Experience in business development, sales, or account management in the logistics or renewable industry.
  • Track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
  • In-depth knowledge of the renewable market.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client relationship building.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and target new business opportunities in the C&F sector for renewable products.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet revenue goals.
  • Conduct market research to spot potential trends and opportunities.
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline for consistent growth.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients for exceptional service.
  • Negotiate contracts and service agreements to ensure beneficial terms for clients.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless service execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in the growing renewable sector.
  • Professional development through training programs.
  • Collaboration with a dynamic team focused on innovation.
  • Flexibility to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment.
  • Access to the latest in industry trends and technologies.
Full Job Description

Department: Commercial

Location: California, Los Angeles

Purposes of the position:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to develop Los Angeles sector. This role will involve acquiring new business opportunities related to renewable products such as PV modules, batteries, transformers, and more. The candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships and developing strategies to establish a reliable customer base for our ocean, air freight, warehousing, and transport services in the renewable sector.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  • Business Development:
    • Identify and target new business opportunities in the C&F sector, focusing on ocean, air freight warehousing and transport services.
    • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
    • Conduct market research to identify potential and industry trends.
    • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent business growth.
  • Client Relationship Management:
    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service and support.
    • Negotiate contracts and service agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
    • Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, addressing concerns and fostering loyalty.
  • Operational Coordination:
    • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of services.
    • Provide input on pricing strategies, operational improvements, and customer feedback.
    • Work closely with the commercial and operations teams to align client requirements with service delivery.
  • Reporting and Analysis:
    • Monitor sales performance metrics and report progress to senior management.
    • Prepare accurate and timely sales forecasts and market insights.
    • Analyze competitors and market conditions to refine sales strategies.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities to optimize processes, streamline operations, and reduce costs while maintaining high service levels.
    • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commercial freight forwarding.
    • Participate in training programs and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Specific requirements for the position:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the logistics, Renewable industry.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
  • In-depth knowledge of Renewable market.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office suite.


Interested Applicants please email your resume to [email protected]

Similar Jobs

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Business Development Manager jobs: