Business Development Manager

## Business Development Manager Apply:
Atlanta:
Full time:
Posted 30+ Days Ago:
JR100182
** Shaping the Future of Logistics
- Your Career Starts at Röhlig
** Whether it’s sea freight, air freight, or contract logistics, at Röhlig Logistics you’ll help create tailor-made solutions that move the world forward. As a global, family-owned company founded in Bremen, Germany in 1852, we’ve built our reputation on reliability and trusted partnerships.

Join our international team of more than 2,700 colleagues across 35+ countries and collaborate on exciting projects for customers around the world. You’ll work in a supportive, trust-based, and collaborative environment that values open communication and empowers you to share your ideas and grow professionally. At Röhlig, we’re committed to helping you build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance — because we believe success is best achieved together.

We are seeking a results-driven, highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our sales team in Atlanta.
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* What you will do:

**** Sales and Business Development
*** Develop NEW and prospective customers while maintaining existing accounts.
* Assist Vice President of Sales & Regional VP in the preparation and negotiation of bids, RFQ’s & quotations with customers, suppliers and overseas agents.
* Assist with sales campaigns and events in conjunction with local and overseas partners.
* Co-ordinate and attend sales visits both in the USA, and with overseas partners for aiding business development if applicable.
* Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory according to agreed market strategy.
* Joint sales visits with other sales professionals.
* Compliance with all regulations prescribed by USA Customs/IATA/TSA/FMC and other governing bodies.
* Offer sales support for future sales offices in remote locations.
* Quoting freight costs to new customers.
* Response and follow up sales inquiries and leads using appropriate methods**.
**** Client and Supplier Management
*** Client Management of allocated customers by using established tools to achieve and exceed targets.
* Weekly follow-up with new clients after first shipments.
* Deployment of information about all contracts with customers and suppliers to all parties.
* Ensure that any client entertainment activities are carried out in a professional and responsible manner to ensure the continuing good name of Rohlig USA.
* Ensure customer requests are completed in a timely manner and at the highest possible service level.
* Adhere to client service level agreements.
* Resolves discrepancies, while keeping records of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.
** Administration
* ** Monitor competitor activity and industry trends.
* Attend industry related functions when required as a key representative of Rohlig USA.
* Update and maintain all relevant information about customers and sales activities on CRM.
* Provide weekly reporting of sales activities.
* Attend meetings with sales team members.
* Attending training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills if applicable.
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* What you bring:

*** High school graduate – some college preferred
* Knowledge of related computer applications and reporting tools
* Familiar with all freight forwarding procedures, regulations & departments
* 2-5 years of industry related experience required
* Demonstrated Customer Services skills
* Proven Sales and Business selling ability & success
* Self-motivated and results driven
* Outstanding people and communication skills
* Excellent problem-solving ability
* Excellent Time Management skills
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* What we offer you:

** At Röhlig, we believe in supporting our employees' well-being, growth, and work-life balance. That’s…