Business Development Manager - Greater Minneapolis, MN

Description

Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With a network of more than 295 offices and over 5,500 employees across five continents, Savino Del Bene is one of the leading logistics company that offers import, export, customs brokerage services and warehousing third party solutions servicing several Vertical Markets. We are currently looking for an energetic and well-rounded Business Development Manager to join our growing team for Greater Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
Forming a customer base by scheduling, cold calling, traveling to and attending customer appointments within your territory, issuing quotes, preparing bids, and making formal presentations to prospective customers.
Developing relationships with customers and generating new business.
Soliciting Savino Del Bene's services which include Ocean and Air Import, Ocean and Air Export, Distribution and Warehousing, LTL Transportation, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage.
Meeting monthly targets are given by Sales Upper Management.
Maintaining constant communication with the Operations/Customer Service departments and overseas offices.
Assisting the Accounts Receivable department with tracking payments from the customer base.
Other job duties as assigned
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Requirements

Qualifications:

Strong Sales and Customer Service skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The ability to learn quickly and work efficiently as productivity goals are met.
Good organizational skills as this position requires working with multiple departments and following up with clients and prospects.
Must have reliable transportation at the time of hire.
Education and Experience:

Must have 3 to 5 years of field sales experience in Freight Forwarding/Logistics .
Proven record of accomplishment of sales achievements.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Offering:

Base Salary, based on experience
Bonus plan
Car Allowance
Great medical, dental, and vision plans
401K with Company match
Vacation, Sick, and PTO time
Great Company culture, fun environment