Business Development Associate

Description

• Prospect and develop new client relationships across importers and exporters
• Build and grow your own book of business through outreach, networking, and referrals
• Promote and present Clear Freight’s full range of services
• Prepare competitive quotes and proposals tailored to each client’s needs
• Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to deliver seamless onboarding and support for new clients
• Track activity, pipeline, and performance metrics using Hub Spot
• Work toward individual and team revenue goals with ongoing coaching from leadership

• Minimum of 1 year of sales experience and/or 3 years in account management
• Basic understanding of freight forwarding, ocean and air, import/export, customs brokerage
• Strong ability to assess customer needs and present tailored, innovative solutions
• Strong communication, relationship-building, planning, and negotiation skills, driven by a customer-first mindset
• Highly motivated, goal oriented and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership for results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
  Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Fluency in additional languages beyond English is a plus
• Demonstrates a strong drive to grow, continuously seeking opportunities to learn, improve, and take on new challenges