Gebrüder Weiss

Business Development Manager

Gebrüder Weiss  •  Montréal, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

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In this role, you will drive revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities, building client relationships, and expanding market presence within an assigned territory. Partner with sales leadership to exceed performance goals.

Your Profile

  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree or relevant certification preferred
  • 2 to 5 years of freight forwarding, logistics, or related industry experience
  • Proven success in business development, sales, and customer relationship management
  • Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations, products, and regulations
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office application
  • Results-driven and self-motivated
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities
  • Effective problem-solving and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets consistently

Your Duties

  • Generate new business opportunities while growing and maintaining existing customer accounts
  • Build strong, long-term client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Develop and present competitive proposals, quotations, and pricing solutions
  • Manage a designated sales territory and execute strategic business development plans
  • Respond to sales inquiries, pursue leads, and convert opportunities into revenue
  • Collaborate with branch leadership and global partners on sales initiatives, bids, and customer solutions
  • Conduct customer visits, presentations, and joint sales calls to drive growth.
  • Manage customer accounts and support successful onboarding and post-shipment follow-up
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards
  • Maintain accurate customer and sales activity records within CRM systems
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
  • Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and networking functions
  • Provide regular sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates
  • Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development activities
  • This position will require regular travel outside of the place of business.

What We Offer

If you're a driven business development professional with a passion for building customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and driving revenue growth in the freight forwarding and logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you! Join a global leader where your success is recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • FSA, HSA and Difference Card options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid birthday off
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee wellness incentives
Gebrüder Weiss

About Gebrüder Weiss

With more than 8,600 employees, 180 company-owned locations and an annual revenue of 2.71 billion euros in 2024, Gebrüder Weiss ranks among Europe's leading transport and logistics companies.

In addition to its core business of land transport, air & sea freight, and logistics, the company operates a number of highly specialized industry solutions and subsidiaries under the umbrella of Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based in Lauterach (Austria) – including the logistics consultancy firm x|vise, tectraxx (industry specialist for hi-tech businesses), dicall (communications solutions, market research, training), Rail Cargo (railway transports), and the Gebrüder Weiss parcel service GWP, co-shareholder of the Austrian company DPD. This bundling of services allows the corporate group to respond to customer needs quickly and flexibly.

Today, having implemented a variety of environmental, economic and social initiatives, the family-run company with a 500-year history is also considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices.

Career at Gebrüder Weiss

Gebrüder Weiss offers its employees the unique atmosphere of a company operating worldwide, which has managed to preserve the spirit of a family-run business. Internal trainings and further education programmes strengthen the positive work atmosphere at GW. Whether as trainee, specialist or manager: GW offers room for every career.

Find further information about working at GW here: https://www.gw-world.com/career

Imprint: https://www.gw-world.com/imprint/

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lauterach, AT
Year Founded
1823
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