Business Development Executive – Seafreight

Job description

Business Development Executive – Seafreight

Dammam

Job description

The purpose of the role is to Sales Development of Seafreight Import, using all of the tools available to you, growing business from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by company Management.

Your tasks and responsibilities

·  To be the primary point of contact for the customer, selling KN (Seafreight) services with a specific focus on the import but not limited to.
·  To closely cooperate with operations to develop and apply specialized knowledge relative to the assigned business unit and trade lane (where applicable) and liaise on pricing/RFQ preparation.
·  To develop spot and regular opportunities with existing and new customers.
·  To focus on customer retention engagement on assigned account portfolio.
·  To preparing and conduct customer visits, calls, presentations, negotiations, and contracts.
·  To input and timely update of sales activities utilizing CRM system.
·  To ensure proper transitioning of a customer to operations in line with customer requirements and internal procedures.
·  To complete all required sales activities (calls, visits, leads, opportunities).
·  To focus on and develop new/existing customer targets.

Your skills and experience

·  The ideal candidate has a Bachelors Degree in a related field (Marketing and sales/Business/industrial)
·  Prior experience in Sales/Sea Logistics/Contract Logistics of minimum 2 years is mandatory
·  Leadership experience would be considered an advantage
·  Knowledge of financial standards, principles, and procedures
·  Ability to work independently
·  Good communication skills
·  Advanced written and verbal communication in the English language is essential for the role, basic knowledge of Arabic is preferred

Good reasons to join

We offer an employee friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

Contact

Applicants must possess the above experience and skill set in order to be considered for this role. Apply online ensuring that an up to date CV is attached to your application.

About Kuehne + Nagel

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight , airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions. Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com

Learn more >>

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Reference Number: req41784

Desired profile

Business Development Executive – Seafreight

Dammam

Job description

The purpose of the role is to Sales Development of Seafreight Import, using all of the tools available to you, growing business from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by company Management.

Your tasks and responsibilities

·  To be the primary point of contact for the customer, selling KN (Seafreight) services with a specific focus on the import but not limited to.
·  To closely cooperate with operations to develop and apply specialized knowledge relative to the assigned business unit and trade lane (where applicable) and liaise on pricing/RFQ preparation.
·  To develop spot and regular opportunities with existing and new customers.
·  To focus on customer retention engagement on assigned account portfolio.
·  To preparing and conduct customer visits, calls, presentations, negotiations, and contracts.
·  To input and timely update of sales activities utilizing CRM system.
·  To ensure proper transitioning of a customer to operations in line with customer requirements and internal procedures.
·  To complete all required sales activities (calls, visits, leads, opportunities).
·  To focus on and develop new/existing customer targets.



·  The ideal candidate has a Bachelors Degree in a related field (Marketing and sales/Business/industrial)
·  Prior experience in Sales/Sea Logistics/Contract Logistics of minimum 2 years is mandatory
·  Leadership experience would be considered an advantage
·  Knowledge of financial standards, principles, and procedures
·  Ability to work independently
·  Good communication skills
·  Advanced written and verbal communication in the English language is essential for the role, basic knowledge of Arabic is preferred

Good reasons to join

We offer an employee friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

Contact

Applicants must possess the above experience and skill set in order to be considered for this role. Apply online ensuring that an up to date CV is attached to your application.

About Kuehne + Nagel

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight , airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions. Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com

Learn more >>

kncareers.com

Reference Number: req41784