Business Development Manager

JOB SUMMARY: EASE Logistics is looking for a motivated and results-driver Business Development Manager to join our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for generating leads, qualifying prospects and ultimately adding customers whose needs and supply chain align with EASEs value adds. In addition to landing new customers, you will maintain the relationship with your customers, continuing to operate as an industry expert and consultant, identifying opportunities to grow the relationship between EASE and your customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prospect new business opportunities through phone calls, emails, in-person visits, etc.
• Add new customers to the EASE portfolio whose needs align with EASEs core services
• Maintain constant communication with existing customers, developing a long term partnership.
• Provide feedback and insights on market trends and customer needs, drawing parallels between what the market is doing and how it will impact our customers.
• Operate as a conduit between customer and EASE Operations teams, ensuring the customer healthy and profitability align with expectations.
• Attend on site customer meetings, conferences, and conventions to prospect and promote EASE Logistics
• Daily operations of accounts who do not hit minimum operations thresholds

• Track and update customer information and sales activities in CRM system
• Assist Accounting team in billing and AR issues
• Work on specific accounts as needed outside of typical business hours. This means being available to answer phone calls and e-mails when needed.
• Must have strong presentation skills, in preparation and execution
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A bachelors or associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Logistics and/or sales experience beneficial, but not required. We want your hustle!
• Additional related training and certifications will be weighted on a case-by-case basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Competitive, self-motivated and results driven.
• Energetic, relentless, and thrives on hunting for opportunities.
• Excellent communicator with a great phone presence.
• A strong work ethic is essential. If hard work and self motivation does not come naturally to you, this might not be a good fit.
• Sales, customer service, and/or negotiation-related talents.
• Flexible in work hours and adaptable to changing workload.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally
• Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to cold call with assertive, positive, and persistent style.
• Motivated to reach and exceed quotas.
• Ability to remain resilient in an aggressive and competitive environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.