Director, Business Development LCL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prospects and qualifies new customers to maintain a target list of not less than 25 qualified pipeline opportunities
Provides input to management to respond to changing market conditions to improve internal efficiency and maximize results
Maintains strong professional relationships with existing customers including participating in regular customer business reviews
Anticipates or identifies evolving customer needs
Assists in overseas campaigns and overseas visitors requirements
Supports and assists in the attainment of company goals and objectives aligned with the Hellmann Sales Strategy
Ensures all bids are submitted in a timely manner to Tender Management for proper completion
Prepares client quotations and presentation of proposals
Maintains client records and commercial activity with complete and timely entry of information into the Hellmann customer relationship management CRM system
Updates CRM with activities as per company guidelines
Manages approximatley 25 target customers
Travels as required
Serves as liaison between customer and operational staff
Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise any direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree in Business Management Logistics/Supply Chain or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
Possess a minimum of 10 years related experience in sales marketing and customer service
Proven track record of increasing sales year over year
Possess a minimum six years sales experience in freight forwarding
Proficient knowledge of all Hellmann products and Partner network

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Financial acumen understands business development strategy
Results-oriented drives strategy and execution
Leadership demonstrates professionalism
Customer-focused
Organization skills
Time management and prioritization
Adaptable / flexible to high-pressured environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Email and Internet
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as pricing rate quotes and other details etc.
Analytical skills / problem-solving ability
Advanced sales negotiation and presentation skills including responding to questions from groups of managers staff and customers
Advanced communication skills to effectively present information and respond to sensitive inquiries and complaints from regulatory agencies or overseas agents
Proficient in world geography import/export documentation and Incoterms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently required to stand and walk
Regularly required to sit for extended periods
Regularly uses arms to reach hands and fingers for computer and phone use
Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact
Requires close-up and computer screen distance vision ability
Requires occasional overnight travel
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are similar of those of an office setting with various office equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.