Business Development Manager- Air freight

Key Responsibilities

• Pursue and secure new Air Freight SME business in line with business objectives.
• Identify customer needs and pain points, providing value-based solutions.
• Build a strong understanding of target customers and develop a robust account base.
• Establish and maintain in-person relationships to ensure Maersk is the provider of choice.
• Communicate significant trends, rate changes, and policies to customers.
• Research and analyze global and local industry trends for Air Freight.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM (Salesforce), ensuring a healthy sales pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with the North America Air Freight Product organization to grow revenue and achieve targets.
• Partner with capacity and campaign managers to formalize commercial plans and maximize asset utilization.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in external sales within the International Air Freight industry.
• Proven ability in persuasive, value-based selling.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry sales tools.
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce) and AI-driven sales tools (e.g., MS Copilot).
• Financial acumen to support value-based sales propositions.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining strategic focus.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.
• Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match for full-time employees.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Range

$100,000 – $125,000