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GEIM is looking for an experienced Freight Sales and Business Development professional to join our growing international shipping and logistics business.
This is not an entry-level sales position and is not intended for candidates whose experience is only in general sales outside the freight and customs industry.
We are specifically looking for someone who has previously worked in freight forwarding, international logistics, shipping and/or customs clearance sales and already understands how to sell these services to businesses.
Previous experience managing a sales team is not required. Your job title in previous roles is less important to us than your actual experience, industry knowledge and ability to win and onboard customers.
We are happy to hear from experienced Freight Sales Executives, Business Development Executives, Account Managers, Sales Managers and Business Development Managers who have a genuine track record of selling within the freight and customs industry.
The role
Your primary responsibility will be to generate, develop and convert new business opportunities for GEIM, helping businesses with their international shipping, freight forwarding and customs requirements.
You will be expected to understand a prospective customer’s shipping requirements, build strong commercial relationships, identify appropriate solutions and convert opportunities into long-term customers. xwwtmva
The successful candidate should be commercially driven, confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers, and capable of managing the sales process from initial conversation through to quotation, negotiation, closing and customer onboarding.
What we are looking for
- Proven previous sales or business development experience within freight forwarding, international logistics, shipping and/or customs clearance
- Direct experience selling freight, customs or related logistics services to businesses
- A strong understanding of the freight forwarding and international shipping industry
- Knowledge of customs clearance, customs documentation and the commercial requirements involved in importing and exporting goods
- A proven ability to win new customers and onboard new accounts
- Strong B2B sales experien
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