Business Development Manager

Develop new business opportunities, selling international air/sea logistics services. Take ownership and pride in building long-lasting partnerships.

The Company:
  
Join a world leader in freight forwarding on a mission in New Zealand to be the best in market. Blending a local mindset with global resources you’ll be part of a business unwavering in its mission to lift the bar in operational excellence, customer service and commercial success.
 
The Role:
 
As an International Business Development Manager, you will be working within the sales team, sourcing & developing new business opportunities, visiting potential customers, advising and consulting air and sea freight services, building your sales portfolio of customers. 
  
Your collaborative attitude and communication skills are very important as you will be conducting client meetings, liaising with customers, overseas agents, shipping lines and internally with sales support team.
  
What's on Offer:
  
Join a company who offer freight services you will be proud to represent and sell. You will have direct input into the management for your portfolio of clients, from pricing to invoicing oversight.

• Offering a generous salary
• Company car allowance
• Bonus commission structure 

About You:
  
This is an integral  sales position within the business, to be successful you will need experience having worked for an International freight forwarder.

• 2+ Years in BDM, KAM or Customer Services 
• Cargowise is an advantage

We recognise that neurodiversity is critical to a healthy, successful workplace. Our role is to uncover and advocate strengths via a psychologically safe recruitment experience. So, if a typical recruitment process doesn’t bring out your best, let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.  
  
Next steps 
 
Apply here with a CV in MS Word. For more information, touch base with Liam via email at liam@cultivate.co.nz. You’ll need to hold NZ citizenship, residency, or have already secured a valid visa. Want to discuss your suitability further? Find me via our website.
  
We understand some job seekers choose not to apply if a role isn’t a 100% match. We’d encourage you to apply anyway or send us your details. If this isn’t right something else might be. 

A bit about Liam, who's recruiting this role:

I'm passionate about helping people and strive to make the recruitment process as smooth and positive as possible. When off the clock, I enjoy keeping active through rugby, social sports and whatever the outdoors has to offer. Otherwise, you’ll see me around a coffee or a beverage with family or mates anytime I can.

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