Overview
Business Development Executive Jobs in Rocklea, Queensland, Australia at Local Freight
Title: Business Development Executive
Company: Local Freight
Location: Rocklea, Queensland, Australia
About Local Freight:
Local Freight is a well-established and progressive family-owned transport company servicing Metro Brisbane, Central and North Queensland. We have a company owned fleet of 80+ well-maintained trucks and trailers. We carry a wide mix of general freight including various types of constructions materials, timber and agricultural supplies.
We are currently seeking a Business Development Executive to help us increase our freight volume. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team.
Duties and responsibilities:
As a Business development representative, your primary responsibility is to drive growth and profitability for our company by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. If you possess a proven track record and expertise in a similar position, this challenge will undoubtedly pique your interest. Your duties will encompass, but are not confined to:
- Primarily developing new business opportunities in Brisbane and surrounds. Develop and present compelling sales pitches to potential clients, outlining the benefits of our freight services.
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue new leads and opportunities to maintain a continuing pipeline of prospects to meet the company's growth strategies. This may involve attending industry events, networking, using online platforms, and cold calling/emailing to establish relationships with potential clients.
- Maintain and grow relationships with established client base. Nurture and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty.
Skills and experience:
Aside from your strong communication skills, you will be commercially astute, and you will also require:
- Prior experience in the Transport and logistics industry will be regarded highly.
- Proven experience as a Business Development Executive or in a similar role.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in market research and business analysis.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Taking a hands-on and proactive approach to nurturing and developing strong customer relationships with existing and new customers to ensure repeat trade.
- Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
What we offer:
- $75k – $80k per annum plus superannuation and commission.
- Company car.
- Company phone and laptop.
- High levels of autonomy.
- Great team culture.
