DHL Group

Business Development Manager (Ocean Freight)

DHL Group$105K — $141K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of sales experience in the forwarding industry, particularly in Ocean Freight.
  • Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships with off-site meetings.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential.
  • Strong negotiation capabilities for managing complex sales and contracts.
  • Exhibits a sense of urgency and adaptability in fast-paced settings.
  • Quick decision-making skills in response to evolving circumstances.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage prospective customers, analyzing their needs to align with offerings.
  • Pursue profitable sales opportunities for new and existing clients, presenting tailored rate structures.
  • Drive key performance indicators by actively seeking new business opportunities.
  • Manage a designated territory with in-depth knowledge of the local customer landscape.
  • Strengthen customer and station relationships by collaborating with regional teams.
  • Facilitate smooth onboarding of new accounts, ensuring all documentation is completed.
  • Generate and review sales reports to track performance and identify trends.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
  • 401(k) matching contribution of $1-for-$1 up to 4% quarterly and a 2% annual base contribution.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan for discounted acquisition of company shares.
  • Comprehensive health insurance covering preventive care and treatment services.
  • Optional vision and dental coverage for various service levels.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and accrued sick/vacation days.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Manager - (Ocean Freight)

Job Location: Edison, NJ

Objective:

As a Business Development Manager, your focus will be to achieve results that align with the organization's strategic goals, including prospecting and finding new business opportunities. To succeed in this role, you should possess initiative, a competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions. Your proactive approach to prospecting and your ability to identify and pursue new business prospects will be the key in driving the growth and success of the organization.

Role Overview:

As a Business Development Manager, you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the sales process to ensure consistent revenue growth from new customers. This position offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, providing opportunities for growth, recognition, and rewards based on business results.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Identify and contact prospective customers, assess customer needs and match with products / services
  • Seek opportunities for increased and profitable sales on new and existing accounts; make presentations to prospective or existing accounts to propose rate structures and service options
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities and drive KPIs
  • Manage an assigned territory with extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors
  • Foster customer and station relationships while collaborating with regional resources
  • Facilitate the transition of new accounts through introductions, information transfer, and securing necessary customer paperwork; assist with accounts receivable collection when needed
  • Generate and analyze sales reports to track performance, identify trends, and measure progress towards sales targets
Qualifications :
  • 0-2 years of successful sales experience within the forwarding industry, demonstrating a strong hunter sales mentality driven by goals and self-motivation, Ocean Freight selling experience required.
  • Proficient in using a CRM system and MS Office Products
  • Skilled in building rapport and fostering strong customer relationships, with the ability to regularly meet with customers off-site
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills to effectively navigate complex sales deals and contract agreements
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving goals; adaptable and self-motivated in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
  • Skilled in effectively persuading and motivating others to take action
Pay Range: $105,843.75 - $141,125.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
  • Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
  • 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
  • Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
  • Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
  • Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
  • Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
  • Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

About DHL Group

DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
Learn more about DHL Group
Size
550,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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