Business Development Manager-Freight Forwarder Services

About the business

Established for over 50 years, Bonds has grown to be one of the leaders in the Australian transport market. In addition to its traditional strengths, Bonds has, in recent years, enhanced its capabilities and offerings with a strong air/sea service division increasing our service to our Freight Forwarders.

Organisational growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarder Services based in Perth reporting to the National Product Manager – Freight Forwarder Services.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you will spend a lot of your time on the road and be responsible for:

• Generating new business customers for Bonds Freight Forwarder Services.
• "Closing" New Sales opportunities.
• Prospecting for new clients, maintaining a detailed pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Achieving annual "new" business sales targets.
• Meeting and exceeding KPIs associated with growing our local, interstate and intrastate division.
• Acting as a contact for service and operational based queries relating to new business.
• Central point of contact for awarded new business within your portfolio.
• Provision of regular reporting relating to sales activity.
• Participating in tenders and RFP’s.
• Actively promoting all Bonds products and services to all new prospects and our existing customer base.
• Working independently and collaboratively with the wider Bonds team.
• Participating in weekly and monthly team meetings as required.
• Positively contributing to the organisation's culture by acting responsibly and in the best interest of Bonds.

Key Attributes

• New Business Sales skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Business Development skills.
• Client Liaison skills.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Sound decision making skills.
• PC skills (Word & Excel).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Freight Forwarding Experience.
• Transport Industry experience (desirable).
• Must have own well maintained vehicle.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary + Car allowance.
• Industry leading commission structure
• Small, collaborative, passionate team.
• Company Laptop + phone.
• Attendance at events/business functions.

If you are interested in the above opportunity and possess the aforementioned attributes, please Apply Now!