Business Development Executive (Freight Forwarding) at LD&D Consulting

LD&D Consulting is a specialist project management consulting firm that specialises in turning key projects into success by working collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders. Our specialist project management team consists of seasoned and well experienced consultants across various industries.

We offer project management consulting, recruiting, Training and Development, HR outsourcing and payroll services across various industries including Telecoms, IT, Construction, Transportation, Energy, Sports, Environmental and Health care, Banking & Finance, Services and Consulting in both private and public sectors. We provide the best candidates for your recruiting needs by leveraging on 25 years experience working in various industries and closely working with you to understand your requirements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Freight Forwarding)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and generating business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and driving revenue growth.
• Responsible for developing new import clients in both Air and Ocean/Sea Freight. Air Import and Export should attain the revenue goals for a set period.
• Provide comprehensive freight solutions for customers and analyze needs to create logistics solutions for the customers and commitment to service excellence.
• Offers customers innovative solutions that address the unique demands of the freight industry.
• In addition, maintain the existing business volumes while prospecting for new business opportunities. while successfully marketing the company’s freight services.
• Assist with Requests for Proposal (RFP's).
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for customer instructions.
• Follow up on all sales leads and pricing analysis.
• Prepare and execute sales presentations and sales meetings.
• Developing and presenting proposals customized for each client's specific needs.
• Ensuring excellent customer service through regular client follow-up.
• Translating proposals into ready-to-sign sales deals and contracts.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
• A minimum of 4 years of related work or industry-related experience.
• Strong experience in freight forwarding in a logistics industry B2B Sales.
• Existing customer base and an established network of contacts.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize appointments and meet reporting deadlines.
• Must have excellent networking skills.
• Participation in industry-related events.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Proven record of sales success.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business strategies and achieving sales targets.
• Ability to identify, and pursue new business opportunities to increase revenue, market share and profitability.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2024.