The Business Development Associate will be responsible for generating new business leads and sales for the S & S Brokerage. This individual will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales and logistics, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Roles & responsibilities:
Executives promote services to clients and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximizing profits.
Generate fresh leads through self-sourcing/references & cold calling.
Meet and pitch services offerings to potential client.
Build trust by handling customer objections.
Build a long-term relationship with portfolio customers to ensure continuity of business and referrals.
Coordinate with different team to resolve issues in ongoing transaction & ensure flawless execution of the process.
Have strong business sense with the ability to drive the growth, directly impact the building of new solutions, services across S&Ss growing footprint.
Hunt and develop logistics opportunities nationally.o Build close, strong relationships as a SME with external customer(s) and internal customers
Ability to manage various projects/tasks across cross-functional teams
Use CRM and internal sales leads to target prospective clients
Develop client's strategy with appropriate marketing materials