Air Freight Business Development Executive
2 days ago
Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Air Freight Business Development Executive to join their office in Hayes.
**GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**
Reporting to the Airfreight Trade Manager, the primary goal is to co-ordinate the internal air freight sales activities of the company. This includes requests and follow up on any potential new business opportunities and creating awareness of the company’sproduct and capabilities.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist in prospecting for Air freight business and support the sales staff.
- Proactively develop airfreight opportunities from customers, networks and agents
- Obtain relevant information from customers in order to complete quotations and supply best possible solution.
- Keep operational staff & Customers fully updated on pending orders that will need to be processed and space secured.
- Source buy rates and produce quotations from the system.
- Ensure all Quotations and costs are loaded onto computer system either by EDI or manually, checking for accuracy.
- Assist in maintaining rate matrices to enable fast and accurate turnaround of quotations.
- Follow up on quotes with clients and agents and secure bookings.
- Be aware of company product, services, key selling points and general market knowledge.
- Develop constructive relationships with key customers and key partners/agents, resolving any concerns and ensuring corrective action is taken.
- Deliver new sales opportunities with overseas partners and agency networks in line with Strategic Sales campaigns and promotions.
- Establish and maintain effective communication links with external sales managers to develop and maximise all new business sales opportunities.
- Join sales managers on customer visits to assist in retaining or securing new accounts, when required.
- Maintain all records within company systems, with focus on sharing pertinent information with management and colleagues.
- Achieve or exceed key performance indicators set. These should be reviewed weekly and summarised monthly along with action plans for improvement for the following month, as appropriate.
- Focus on campaigns around commodities, agents, networks, territories or market sectors with expected outcomes and results to be detailed to the Airfreight Trade Manager.
- Propose events and activities to enhance connection with potential target customers and markets. Attend events, as appropriate and agreed.
- Ensure financial targets are met or exceeded. At the same time ensure that all appropriate financial controls are in place to comply with financial and regulatory requirements.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- A pro-active attitude
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work and meet deadlines
- Able to implement and manage systems which further enhance the profile
- Possess team player qualities
- Able to plan ahead
- Able to promote the corporate culture
- Computer literate
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