Business Development Manager NSW

Quay Sales • Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proven experience in shipping/logistics business development; exposure to Breakbulk & Ro/Ro sales is an advantage.
  • Identify and target new business through research and direct contact across strategic industry verticals.
  • Solid market research, sales strategy, customer relationship management, and proficiency in CRM/Microsoft Office.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

Summary:

Are you passionate about building customer relationships and driving commercial growth? Do you thrive on identifying new opportunities in a fast-paced logistics environment?

Are you looking to represent a Company that has versatility in the solutions that it offers to the market?

 

Quay Shipping, part of the Leeward Group, is looking for a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to take our sales initiatives to the next level.

We are a unique, forward-thinking organisation that is “leading the way” in a competitive landscape.

 

Our strength is in our people, and with 5 different brands in our portfolio, we are the most versatile Company in the Australian Shipping & Logistics Industry.

 

We exclusively represent brands across Liner Shipping, Ro/Ro, Breakbulk and Freight Forwarding, which provides a proactive BDM with all of the tools needed to be successful to unlock opportunities. Our focus is on the quality and effectiveness of our customer interactions rather than on their quantity. Maximising your conversion rate is the key to success!

 

Exciting times ahead – if you are a hunter, then it is the perfect time to join our team.

Your Role

In this key position, you will develop new opportunities through direct outreach and research across strategic industry verticals.

 

Your responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and targeting new business through research and direct contact
  • Having quality conversations with customers to understand their supply chain challenges
  • Strengthening brand presence across NSW, not just in Sydney
  • Collaborating with sales support and customer service to ensure smooth client onboarding
  • Using our customised CRM tool to drive your sales efforts and to track activities and opportunities
  • Leveraging market data to align customer mix with principal goals
  • Building market intelligence to support current and future Principal strategies

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in shipping or logistics business development; exposure to Breakbulk & Ro/Ro sales would be an advantage
  • Versatility to be able to sell to all customer segments from OEM to local importer/exporters
  • Solid grasp of market research, sales strategy, and customer relationship management

Skills:

  • Strategic planning and market targeting
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proficient in CRM platforms and Microsoft Office
  • Exposure to AI tools/ LLM and how they can accelerate your success
  • Strong research, analytical, and presentation abilities
  • Collaborative mindset with a passion for team success

Success in This Role Looks Like:

  • Achieving or exceeding sales targets
  • Generating repeat business
  • Expanding brand awareness in strategic industries
  • Using our CRM correctly to enable accurate progress review
  • Smooth client transitions and long-term relationship building
  • Identifying and capturing value-added service opportunities for the rest of our Group

Why Join Us?

At Quay Shipping, we offer more than just a job. You’ll be joining a company that values:

  • Innovation and initiative
  • A strong team culture rooted in the Leeward Group’s values
  • Opportunities for growth in a dynamic industry
  • We provide Flexibility & hybrid working conditions

We’re committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and high-performance environment where your contributions are recognised.

 

Apply Now!

Embark on your next career journey with Quay Shipping.

*Please note that we ONLY accept applications through the apply button*

 

Want to Find Out More?

Website: https://www.leeward-group.com.au/

Website: https://www.quay-shipping.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeward-group-pty-ltd/posts/?feedView=all

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/quay-shipping-australia-pty-ltd/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true

 

Questions: careers@leeward-group.com.au

 

Leeward Group and its entities are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment with any entity in Leeward Group is subject to the satisfactory outcome of a National Criminal Records (Police) Check.

Company Overview

We provide our principals and customers with comprehensive shipping and associated services. We deliver these services with competency and experience, supported by personalised customer service and market leading digital initiatives. The Leeward Group, including Quay Shipping and Nautical Shipping, has decades of combined knowledge and expertise and provides unequalled shipping agency services to our customers. Leeward – Leading the Way.