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Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarder Industry Experience is Required Location Portland, OR (Cully area) : A global freight forwarding company from Asia is looking for a new member for their Sales Department. This position is the New Business Development Manager position. ( This is not associate level position. You will fail if you do not have any background in international freight forwarding business). We are looking for someone who can do both Account Management and New Business Development in Washington State and Oregon State. The sales team is trying to expand their business to not only Asian companies, but US and European corporations as well. We are looking for someone who speak English fluently. (You will take assessment test for English). You can be a resident of Washington or Oregon State for this position since the company has offices in the both states. Please note that this position require you to have previous business development experience in the freight forwarder industry . We are not interested in anyone who does not have minimum of 5 years of experience and connection in freight forwarding . A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or International Business is needed. Responsibilities for New Business Development Manager Position: Generate new business through cold calling. Build and maintain a customer base by recognizing freight forwarding business opportunities. Offer solutions through freight forwarding services including international import and export (ocean/air), warehousing, cargo insurance and customs brokerage. Achieve monthly sales quotas set by the sales management team. Utilize to track client's key information, build and maintain sales pipeline, and measure KPIs. Work closely with the sales support team by reviewing quotes to ensure the client's needs are met. Meet with current and potential clients within assigned territory (Oregon and Washington) Maintain consistent communication with other departments and overseas agent. Monitor international freight forwarding market trends and conditions. Qualifications for New Business Development Manager Position: ~ Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, International Business, etc....is huge plus. ~ Minimum of 5 years Sales role in Logistics / Freight forwarding Industry ~ Minimum of 5 years international logistics coordinator experience (Ocean and Air cargos) ~ Ambitious and outgoing individuals who are interested in building an outside sales career within the freight forwarding logistics industry. We are looking for someone who actively seeks new clients. ~ Ability to build relationships while cold calling and be confident in presenting information to prospective customers on the company's shipping services during face-to-face meetings. ~5 years of previous experience in the freight forwarder / logistics industry. ~ Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-making processes. ~ Excellent communication skills in English. (There will be a test) Benefit: Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days. 401k with a company match Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more. Generous Vacation and Sick time. Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. , has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career. Please visit our website @ Click "Job Seekers" to see more jobs!!! We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $95,000.00 per year Benefits: ~401(k) ~401(k) matching ~ Dental insurance ~ Employee assistance program ~ Health insurance ~ Life insurance ~ Paid time off ~ Prescription drug insurance ~ Professional development assistance ~ Referral program ~ Retirement plan ~ Vision insurance Compensation Package: ~ Performance bonus Schedule: ~8 hour shift ~ Day shift ~ No weekends ~ Overtime Application Question(s): ~ How many years of experience do you have in the logistics industry as a B2B Sales Representative? Experience: ~3PL: 3 years (Preferred) ~ Logistics Sales: 5 years (Preferred) Location: ~ Portland, OR 97218 (Preferred) Ability to Commute: ~ Portland, OR 97218 (Required) Ability to Relocate: ~ Portland, OR 97218: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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