This company is a well-established Australian-owned International Freight Forwarder, boasting an industry-leading national network and a global presence spanning over 100 countries. With 10+ depots strategically located across Australia, they possess the capability and adaptability to customise solutions according to their customers' needs and the dynamic market landscape.
Whether their customers' freight originates or terminates in international cities, small towns, or remote communities, they utilise their network of Road, Rail, Air + Sea to service the areas of National Freight Management, Warehousing + Distribution, International Freight Management and Project Logistics. With a strong investment in their International Freight arm of the business, there is a new opening for a Business Development Executive - International to join the team in Sydney’s Smithfield.
If you value a strong team-oriented culture, employee benefits, work-life harmony, and seek a role offering the resources and flexibility to tackle complex challenges, this company offers an engaging and fulfilling career trajectory.
- Exclusive discounts for employees on Travel, Health & Fitness, Entertainment & Sports, Financial Services, Automotive, and more!
- 1 on 1 personalised support/coaching
- Meaningful acknowledgment and rewards for employees
- Frequent team events and outings
- Flexible WFH policies and autonomy to manage your own schedule
- Incentives for referring new clients
- A workplace with a CEO deeply involved in employee career development.
- Exceptional reputation for company services
- Enticing commission structure + bonuses
- The business is renowned for handling challenging freight with a strong, diverse offering
- Company structure designed to foster internal advancement and rapid career growth
- Develop new sales strategies to propel the business forward.
- Seek out new business opportunities in the international market.
- Maintain and grow accounts, ensuring client satisfaction by analysing accounts to understand their challenges
- Provide customers with essential information and training tailored to their needs.
- Strive to exceed sales targets, KPIs, customer satisfaction, retention, and face-to-face visits.
- Actively monitor and report on competitor activities and industry trends to stay ahead.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Prior experience and knowledge in the International Freight industry, with a proven history of establishing key relationships, ideally in sales.
- Experience in negotiating with customers and shipping agents
- Knowledge of the logistics and warehousing industry
- Demonstrated track record in achieving sales targets
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with in-house CRM software packages.
About you:
The right candidate has a strong foundation in industry knowledge and is eager to enhance their sales expertise. Within a team of two, directly under the NSW BDM, this role is a prime opportunity for personal growth through direct mentorship by a senior sales manager, focusing on boosting the company’s share in the international freight market.
If you possess the required experience, are drawn to a team-oriented culture and seek a dynamic career path in the International Freight industry, we invite you to simply apply or get in touch with Freya at *****@barclayrecruitment.com.au / 0488566*** for a confidential chat.