Business Development Specialist at Forward Air in Groveport, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description

Position: Business Development Specialist

Job Description:

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

• 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

• 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
• Sales and pricing experience is highly desired