A lucrative career awaits those ready to put in the work! Our New Business Development Executive are entrepreneurial spirits with goal-oriented mindsets. Building a book of business within the walls of Gillespie Munro. The ideal candidate for this position is a detail-oriented problem solver, who enjoys negotiating and thrives in fast-paced, team environments. With unlimited commission earning potential to keep engaged and motivated - the sky is truly the limit for our Business Development Executive !
Get to know us :
Founded in 1947, Gillespie Munro is a full-service, Canadian international freight forwarding firm specializing in innovative solutions to our clients, and agents' transportation needs. The company's international operations are divided into four principal areas of activity: international freight forwarding agency, marine chartering, international projects, and air freight.
With offices in Kitchener, Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto we are currently undergoing growth and the opportunities to expand your career at Gillespie Munro are limitless.
Our Kitchener office is looking to fill the Business Development Executive position. You will be working with our sales team, Canadian importers, and exporters as well as international freight forwarders. This role requires making telephone calls and follow-up emails daily, working with operations staff, qualifying prospects, and closing sales.
This is an in office position. Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
You will :
Maintain exceptional customer service, professionalism and integrity with existing clients
Develop and manage your own book of business through B2B cold calling
Identify, qualify and build new business relationships with prospective customers
Complete weekly and monthly sales reports
You Have:
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
Strong verbal, written communication skills, as well as interpersonal customer relation skills
Have adaptability when dealing with challenging circumstances, demands, and last minute deadlines.
Work perks:
Paid Health benefits, including dental and vision
Group RSP matching