Business Development Manager

Noatum

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years' experience in 3PL international freight forwarding.
  • Proven track record in business development in ocean and air freight forwarding and supply chain management services.
  • Strong knowledge of the international logistics sector with existing relationships.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and time management skills.
  • Experience with CRM systems and customer call cycle planning.
  • Ability to communicate in multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support growth by developing new business in international air/ocean freight forwarding and supply chain management.
  • Develop customer-specific business plans to exceed margin and volume goals.
  • Analyze and communicate current market conditions to create strategies that increase margins.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to execute business development strategies for customers.
  • Report performance insights related to customer metrics and market changes.
  • Manage assigned business development programs to promote specific countries or product offerings.

Benefits

  • Permanent Contract for long-term stability.
  • Flexible Benefits Plan tailored to individual needs: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K with company match.
  • Celebrate Your Birthday with a day off.
  • 11 paid Holidays and 5 floating holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules to enhance work-life balance.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse international teams.
  • Corporate University offering ongoing training programs.
Full Job Description
Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team at Noatum Logistics. In this role, you will be responsible for growing the company's global third-party logistics (3PL) business in the Southeastern USA markets.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a strong import/export air/ocean transportation skill set, bringing value to the industry and prospective clients with compelling value-added propositions that foster strong relationships. These solutions include customs brokerage, P.O./vendor management, technology services, consolidation/CFS, tied with international transportation. Noatum Logistics is seeking a candidate with a strong track record in Business Development, managing territories, budgets, and building internal teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support Noatum Logistics USA's growth by developing new business in international air/ocean freight forwarding (primarily) along with some ocean freight 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 offerings.

What We Are Looking For:
  • College degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ 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.
  • Strong knowledge of the international air 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:

  • Noatum is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noatum will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
  • 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.

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.

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