Business Development Manager

About the role

Noatum Logistics is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves growing the company’s global third-party logistics (3PL) Air and Ocean Freight business in the (regional area) market. The ideal candidate should have a strong import/export air/ocean transportation skill set and bring value to the industry with compelling value-added propositions.

Responsibilities

• Support Noatum Logistics USA's growth by developing new business in international air/ocean freight forwarding (primarily) along with some Ocean freight and supply chain management.
• Develop and maintain customer-specific business plans to exceed margin and volume goals.
• Understand and communicate current market conditions and business trends to create strategies that will increase company margins.
• Communicate and coordinate directly with internal teams to develop and execute business development strategies for new and existing customers.
• Report on performance as required, with insight into changes to customer performance and market impact factors.
• Manage business development programs as assigned to promote business between specific countries and/or product offerings.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in 3PL international freight forwarding.
• Proven track record of new and existing business development in ocean and air freight forwarding and supply chain management services, including strong closing skills.
• Strong knowledge of the international air freight forwarding and supply chain management industry and existing relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and time management skills, and ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to improve Noatum Logistics business performance, and further Noatum Logistics' product and brand development, with an excellent ability to work in a multi-national environment to develop the network.
• Experience in using CRM systems and customer call cycle planning.
• Competency in PC, spreadsheets, and database applications (including Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to speak two or more languages is beneficial.

Physical Requirements

• Regular use of the telephone, virtual meetings, and e-mail for communication.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, and copiers.
• Sit, handle, use hands to grasp, or feel and operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad.

What We Offer

• Permanent Contract – Enjoy stability and long-term career opportunities.
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Choose what suits you best: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan with company match.
• Celebrate Your Birthday – Take a day off to make your special day even better.
• 11 paid Holidays and 5 floating holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Professional Growth – Access continuous learning and development opportunities to boost your career.
• Collaborative & International Environment – Work with diverse teams and be part of a global network.
• Corporate University – Benefit from ongoing training programs designed to keep you ahead.