Savino Del Bene - Savannah, GA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Savannah, GA
5,001-10,000 employees
Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy, with a robust network of over 295 offices and more than 5,500 employees across five continents. As one of the leading logistics companies, Savino Del Bene specializes in providing import, export, customs brokerage services, and third-party warehousing solutions across various vertical markets. We are currently seeking an energetic and well-rounded Business Development Manager to join our growing team in the Savannah, GA area. This role is pivotal in expanding our customer base and enhancing our service offerings in the region. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for forming a customer base by scheduling appointments, cold calling, and traveling to meet potential clients. This includes issuing quotes, preparing bids, and making formal presentations to prospective customers. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with customers and generate new business by soliciting Savino Del Bene's comprehensive range of services, which include Ocean and Air Import, Ocean and Air Export, Distribution and Warehousing, LTL Transportation, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage. Meeting monthly sales targets set by upper management is a critical aspect of this role, along with maintaining constant communication with the Operations and Customer Service departments, as well as overseas offices. Additionally, the Business Development Manager will assist the Accounts Receivable department in tracking payments from the customer base and will be expected to perform other job duties as assigned. It is essential that the candidate can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

  • Form a customer base by scheduling, cold calling, and attending customer appointments within the territory.
  • Issue quotes, prepare bids, and make formal presentations to prospective customers.
  • Develop relationships with customers and generate new business.
  • Solicit Savino Del Bene's services including Ocean and Air Import, Ocean and Air Export, Distribution and Warehousing, LTL Transportation, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage.
  • Meet monthly sales targets set by Sales Upper Management.
  • Maintain constant communication with the Operations/Customer Service departments and overseas offices.
  • Assist the Accounts Receivable department with tracking payments from the customer base.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Strong Sales and Customer Service skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently to meet productivity goals.
  • Good organizational skills for working with multiple departments and following up with clients and prospects.
  • Reliable transportation at the time of hire.
  • 3 to 5 years of field sales experience in Freight Forwarding/Logistics.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of sales achievements.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Base Salary based on experience
  • Bonus plan
  • Car Allowance
  • Great medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K with Company match
  • Vacation, Sick, and PTO time
  • Great Company culture, fun environment
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