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Director, Global Business Development

Forward Air
Groveport, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2025

Position: Director, Global Business Development

Salary: $120,000-150,000 plus commission

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive new business initiatives for Omni Logistics & Forward Air. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing profitable business opportunities by promoting our brand and leveraging synergies across the marketplace. You will actively engage with key prospects, crafting and presenting best-in-class solutions to meet their needs. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with North America and Global Sales, Operations, Finance, and other teams to develop tailored solutions and capitalize on growth opportunities. Additionally, you will manage an active pipeline through weekly CRM (Salesforce) updates, ensuring proper onboarding of new customers to guarantee a seamless transition and strong, ongoing relationships.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Develop a clear strategy around forecasting and revenue goals.
  • Engage and work with teams throughout organization to drive deliverables.
  • Expand our client base in North America and Globally working collaboratively to secure new business.
  • Develop relationships and collaborate with Omni Domestic and Forward Air trucking colleagues to support cross functional customer opportunities
  • Provide professional communication (written & oral) with both internal and external customers.
  • Identity potential areas and creative opportunities for growth
  • Weekly CRM (Salesforce) reporting and maintain an active pipeline of new business.
  • Ensure proper onboarding of new customers.
  • Develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff and customers.
  • Managing your aging and cash collection as applicable.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial freight forwarding (International Air & Ocean) sales.
  • Superior prospecting skills
  • Existing Clients relationships.
  • Leadership capabilities managing an active portfolio and knowledge of operational protocols.
  • Multi-tasking and time management skills.
  • Experience with Developing Air and Ocean Global solutions
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Solution based selling skills
  • Must be able to thrive in a non-micromanagement environment.

Skills:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit accompanied by a competitive and confident personality
  • The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
  • Customer Service/Sales experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Business development: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Groveport, OH 43125 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Groveport, OH 43125: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Groveport, OH 43125

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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