Business Development Pricing Coordinator

Job Title:       Business Development Pricing Coordinator          

 

Department: Business Development                                  Date:  March 2021

 

Reports To:   Business Development Pricing Manager

 

Responsible for assisting Business Development Pricing Manager and Sales Managers with daily responsibilities to capitalizing on new business opportunities as well as nurturing existing customers.

 

·        Build rapport with target customers to increase sales turnover.

·        Consistent communication with Sales Managers to determine needs of new/existing customers to prepare rates proposals.

·        Liaison between sales, operations and accounting to ensure customers’ needs are exceeded.

·        Analyze customer requests to determine the service offerings needed to meet their requirements.

·        Present rate proposals to new and existing customers with multiple options to best fit their needs.

·        Assist BD Managers with research projects and sales trip planning.

·        Ensure that all customer requests are responded to in a timely manner.

·        Utilization of CRM program to record account quotes and progress.

·        Monitor sales managers’ activity to ensure proper accounts are being targeted.

·        Maintain accurate records and files of all quotes.

·        Coordinating with Steamship lines and truckers to obtain pricing and build rapport to ensure quality service.

·        Produce reports as may be required for management.

·        Stay abreast of market conditions and changes in both shipping and commodity markets.

·        Perform other duties as assigned including back-up for other employees.

 

·        Minimum of 1 -2 years logistics experience preferred

·        Experience in a customer services/sales role.

·        Ability to handle multiple assignments and work with minimal supervision.

·        Must have good interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with internal and external associates.

·        Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.

Office environment; extended working hours may be occasionally necessary.