Business Development Manager

at  people2people

• Inner city suburbs – onsite parking available
• Permanent, full-time position
• $100,000 - $110,000 + super + car allowance + commission

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful in this role you will have

• Prior sales experience within freight forwarding – essential
• Experience identifying and securing new business
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Open drivers’ licence – essential

If you have extensive sales experience within freight forwarding and are looking for a new challenge – Apply Today. If you have further questions, you can contact Georgia on (07) 3118 0125.
Operating for over 18 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment are your award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. We are the 2022 Outstanding Large Agency, 2023 Excellence in Candidate Care and 2023 Excellence in Client Service RCSA Award winners. We mitigate our carbon emissions by measuring them and planting the equivalent in trees.
At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, everyone is welcome and as an inclusive workforce, we encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the purpose of the Business Development Manager is to drive and generate new business growth across a range of products and services throughout Queensland. Your responsibilities will include

• Development of operating procedures and implementation of new trade lanes
• Running advertising and promotion campaigns
• Planning and carrying our direct sales activities to generate new business
• Developing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts
• Assisting in preparation and negotiation of bids, RFQ’s and quotes with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
• Coordinating and attending sales visits
• Responding to and following up on sales enquiries
• Distribution of contract information to customers
• Attending industry related events
• Updating and maintaining CRM
• Weekly sales activity reporting

To be successful in this role you will have

• Prior sales experience within freight forwarding – essential
• Experience identifying and securing new business
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Open drivers’ licence – essentia