Business Development - Freight Forwarding

Full Time
3 January 2026

The Companies:

With trusted and recognizable in names Freight Forwarding our clients are all top notch service providers with out of the box thinking and an impeccable service offering.

They have personal team development and top notch service as core values, and are now seeking to add to their Sales department.

The Roles:

These are great opportunities to grow your career and hone your skills in a supportive forward thinking environment. Looking to add to their successful Sales teams our clients are on the hunt for an experienced and accomplished Business Development Manager. You will need to be top of your game as the face of the company, gaining new business opportunities and increasing market share. You will be given tools of trade and there is a great support structure behind you.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Obtain new business through prospecting and solution selling
  • Meeting and exceeding KPI's
  • Developing ongoing relationships to ensure you are cross selling and increasing revenue streams for the business
  • Sales reporting and maintain CRM notes

The Successful Applicant:

First and foremost, you need to be self driven, a true hunter and have drive to succeed. Freight forwarding experience and knowledge is a must along with a strong work ethic with the resilience to work in this competitive industry.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with;

  • Proven BDM experience in freight forwarding, transport or a shipping line
  • Professionally savvy
  • Excellent presentation with clear communication ability
  • Ability to maintain your administration in CRM and working with tight KPI's
  • Exceptionally self motivated
  • Ability to manage key relationships

Remuneration:

A generous package is on offer for someone that has that proven sales experience in Freight Forwarding in the New Zealand market, along with great perks and a generous commission structure.

How to apply:

If this is just the role you have been waiting for and the above resonates, click on APPLY NOW, or give Kimberley a call for a confidential chat on 09 320 5139 
 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact those candidates who's skills and experience closely match those of our client requirements.

If you would like to know more, please get in touch with Kimberley Baker on:
Email: Kimberley@starpersonnel.co.nzPh: 09 320 5139APPLY NOW

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