Business Development Manager

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Business development manager (BDM) is responsible for increasing gross profit and market share while developing ongoing relationships with new and existing customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Utilize market data and develop sales strategies to increase SILVER/GOLD/PLATINUM customer base * Maintain a thorough knowledge of products and services offered by the company * Travel throughout assigned territory to meet with regular and prospective customers * Able to develop and maintain strong business relationships * Provide pricing, credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained * Provide activity reports and sales plans for the assigned territory * Actively participate in aggressive sales and skills training * Adhere to all requirements outlined in the Sales Policy * Other duties as may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATIONS: * Excellent organizational skills * Excellent written and verbal skills * Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills * Thorough knowledge of transportation industry logistics and freight forwarding * Thorough knowledge and experience of successful sales techniques * Proven experience closing sales * Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite * Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines * Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently * Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * College degree preferred * Must have 3-5 years proven sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics and or transportation industry. * Must have firm understanding of freight forwarding operations to include but not limited to the imports/exports moved via air or ocean, customs brokerage, and warehousing. * Experience with CMS system DEFINITION OF ACCOUNTS: BASE yearly gross profit less than 25,000 dollars SILVER yearly gross profit 25,001-50,000 GOLD yearly gross profit 50,001-100,000 PLATINUM yearly gross profit over 100,000 ADDITIONAL: * In compliance with Washington state law, we provide pay transparency for all job applicants. The salary range for this position is $95,000- 125,000 annually, this is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the role. The offered salary will fall within this range, depending on individual qualifications and market conditions. In addition to base pay, JAS Forwarding offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes benefits such as health insurance, 401K, commission, paid time off, paid sick time, and more. The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to