_{05th March, 2026}

Your new company
This company has established a thriving International Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage business founded on trust, integrity, and strong relationships. Proudly Australian owned, they boast a global reach that extends far beyond national borders. With an extensive network spanning the globe, they excel in facilitating freight transactions to and from any corner of the world.

Your New Role - Business Development Manager

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To obtain new customers as per the sales target
• To maintain existing customers
• Prepare Sales Order Forms with the advice of Customer Service
• Prepare quotations for services for both potential and existing customers
• Host overseas sales visitors and national route development managers as required (this may require evening and/or weekend entertainment of visitor)
• Qualify prospective customers via telephone or in person
• In conjunction with Service Department, send rate and service level instructions to appropriate overseas offices of the Hellmann network
• Taking appropriate corrective action to prevent recurrence of non-conformances

What you will need to succeed:
 I would love to speak to individuals who bring experience from the Freight Forwarding sector. The ideal candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• At least 3+ years' minimum experience in a Business Development manager role
• Global freight forwarding & selling experience: 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Comfortable taking charge of a situation and of making decisions independently
• Expresses opinions and ideas in a self-assured manner
• Prefers adopting a structured approach to tasks
• Load restraint knowledge 
• Outstanding time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Great communication skills with high attention to detail

What You’ll Get In Return

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Thomas Hunter now at 0437 537 710.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion. 

Please Note:
People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.
  
We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.

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