Business Development - Freight Forwarding

Full Time
10 July 2025

The Company:

A trusted and recognizable name in International Freight Forwarding, our client is the first choice service provider for out of the box thinking and an impeccable service offering across the entire supply chain.

The Role: This is a unique opportunity to elevate your career and refine your sales expertise within a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll have access to leads from existing accounts across the broader business, enabling you to uncover new opportunities and drive growth. With a strong focus on expanding market share and building long-term client relationships, you’ll play a pivotal role in contributing to the company’s ongoing success.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Obtain new business through prospecting and solution selling across the business
  • 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:

You will be 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 within the New Zealand market, along with 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!
 

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 Shannon Martin on:
Email: contact@starpersonnel.co.nzPh: APPLY NOW

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