Business Development Representative

We're looking for talented individuals who share our can-do approach, seek an opportunity to enhance their skills and advance their careers while making a global impact.

We are looking for a Business Development Representative to join our amazing team in Brisbane! 

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow customers relationships
• Develop new business opportunities and grow customer base
• Research, target and drive Export opportunities with new and existing SME Customers based on Country/Trade direction
• Maintain and grow new and existing customer relationships, keeping yourself on top of marketing trends
• Manage the end-to-end sales process from lead generation through to contract generation and performance tracking
• Plan and execute +20 tele sales calls per week over the phone and/or via video media
• Provide accurate account forecasting
• Maintain in-house CRM, ensuring sales activity, customer details and contacts are up to date
• Promote new services and solutions introduced by ZIM.
• Work closely with colleagues across all departments to provide a high level of customer service

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be a part of a high performance culture 
• Employee benefits and rewards 
• A supportive and friendly workplace where no two days are the same

What You Offer

• Experience in Business Development / Sales
• Hunger to secure new business and increase profitability
• Passion to meet and exceed customer needs
• Ability to think outside the box to resolve internal/external issues
• Curious mindset and ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of shipping
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Experience or interest in the Logistics/Shipping industry desirable
• A positive mindset and experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• Full and unrestricted work rights in Australia

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at ZIM, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would like to join the team and why you may be suitable for the role.

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We are a flexible equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates with the above skillset.

* Recruiters need not apply.