Freight Forwarding Business Development Lead

6 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand C.H. Robinson Full time

At C.H. Robinson, we are seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our global forwarding business in New Zealand.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of generating new sales opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders. They will be responsible for identifying customers that align with our target opportunity profile and creating tailored solutions to meet their needs.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including Ocean Freight, Airfreight, Customs, Transport, Coastal Shipping, and more. Our global reach and expertise make us an industry leader, and we are backed by people, processes, and technology.

This is a dynamic and committed team that represents the best in the industry. As a Business Development Manager, you will have access to a full range of tools and resources to support your success.

The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Independently identifying and generating new sales opportunities in line with targeted profiles
  • Actively engaging with prospective customers to build opportunity understanding and tailor solutions accordingly
  • Driving C-level engagement, building relationships, stakeholder engagement, and influencing positive customer decision-making
  • Managing a pipeline in our CRM tool for visibility across the business to support onboarding and resource preparation
  • Engaging internally with Commercial, Product, and Operations Management to align support required to win
  • Supporting the implementation phase with clean handover to Operations and Account Management

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
  • 5+ years Freight Forwarding or Logistics industry experience
  • Demonstrable track record of overachievement in new business sales
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a customer's organization, including C-Level executives
  • Commercial acumen and an understanding of supply chain and logistics business requirements
  • Competitive, resilient attitude with a strong work ethic
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Strong attention to details with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively


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