Forward Air, Complete is a seeking full-time Business Development Specialist at its Groveport, OH facility. Due to continued expansion, Forward Air, Inc. is seeking self-motivated individuals to help keep us growing! This role assists in developing and facilitating proposals for new/existing business including project budget and pricing development, proposal writing, contract writing and presentations.
Core Responsibilities and Duties:
Applicants should be able to develop customer/sales relationships, multitask, communicate in a clear and professional manner, possess high computer and typing skills, high attention to detail, ability to learn complex systems quickly, and have a positive attitude
Provide guidance to our sales and operations teams for existing and new business opportunities
Successfully collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments with multiple teams to find pricing and/or service solutions to our network
Communicate findings effectively to relevant departments and levels of management
Build customized proposals and pricing solutions in Microsoft Excel
Other Duties as assigned
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
College coursework and/or cartage and or transportation experience preferred but not required
Relevant experience can include cartage, transportation, logistics, line haul, intermodal, warehouse, ground operations, and pricing
Excellent professional, authoritative, and positive communication
Computer literate with at least mid-level level computer skills; systems used are Microsoft, Excel, Word, Access, Explorer, Email, and proprietary company programs
Multitasking in fast-paced environment
Multiple line phone system, calculator, and great math skills
Ability to successfully coordinate and collaborate between multiple departments as well as customers
Self- motivated with critical thinking and problem solving skills
Skills:
Ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
Proficiency within Excel is highly desired
Experience with Access and query functions a plus
Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
