JOB DESCRIPTION

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.tgexpress.com.au  

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
• Flexible work, including work from home
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond

About the role

Team Global Express (TGE) are seeking an ambitious and solutions driven Business Development Executive to join our team. This role will have a strong focus on identifying and providing bespoke solutions to national customers in growth industries with dependencies on value added services in both the B2B and B2C environment. It will require you to have an entrepreneurial spirit and vision to create opportunities and have the ability to oversee the rollout of the operational solution. We strive for a culture of service excellence, flexibility in meeting the customer needs and the ability to design bespoke solutions. This provides us with a competitive advantage and enables significant growth opportunities. You’ll be joining a collaborative, inclusive and diverse team that values camaraderie and works seamlessly together. Reporting to a results-driven Manager, you’ll have the space to excel and thrive. Previous sales experience within the transport industry (while not mandatory) will see you stand out.

What you’ll do

• Identify and secure new customers for Team Global Express, targeting major revenue opportunities.
• Implement and monitor a customer relationship framework.
• Establish gap analysis by customer in terms of cross selling opportunities for other GE products and/or GE Group opportunities.
• Prepare and present proposals/bespoke solutions to potential customers.
• Ensure all new customer experience and smooth onboarding process.
• Driving revenue growth to achieve budget. 
• Develop and maintain working relationships with key contacts in the other Team Global Express businesses to uncover and cross-sell bespoke solutions

What you’ll bring

Are you an energetic sales professional with a positive mindset that can hit the ground running? Ideally you will come from the Transport and Logistics industry. Alternatively, if you bring a wealth of business development experience from sectors such as Mining, FMCG or Retail and are eager to transition into Transport and Logistics, this opportunity could be ideal for you. As a proactive self-starter, you’ll embody the spirit of a true hunter, passionate about achieving sales targets while providing excellent customer support. Your analytical skills will come into play as you delve into data to uncover gaps and additional opportunities. A consultative sales approach, being a true team player and a tenacious networking ability will see you succeed in this role. Along with your previous experience as in business development, you will also be;

• Experienced within the Transport and Logistics industry is ideal but not mandatory
• A self-motivated and result-oriented individual.
• Passionate for sourcing new business while creating solutions to our customers. 
• Excellent listener, negotiator and can present with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player, energetic, competitive but supportive of others.
• Experienced with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

 Other things to note 

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 in Australia.  
 

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate difference.

Why Team Global Express - Team Global Express

We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.
 
As we transform into a truly iconic Australian business, your opportunities for growth with us are limitless.  
 
To find out more about us, visit About - Team Global Express

What is the role all about?

 Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implement a personal sales call plan that is adaptable to business needs and flexible with market trends
• Build, develop and maintain relationships with current customer base
• Identify and convert sales leads into new business opportunities
• Conduct Market Research to source new corporate rooms business
• Maintain effective communication with the Director of Sales and Marketing, providing  market intelligence on a regular basis and an understanding of competitor strengths, weaknesses and ongoing sales activities
• Participate and represent Accor at key industry/trade events
• Accurately record call plan activities, contacts, rate structure and other pertinent client information in the Sales database

Job Description:

Reporting to the Conference & Events Manager your primary tasks will be:

• Provide detailed conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs utilising various sales techniques to maximise revenue.
• Coordinate and host familiarisation and site inspection activity including follow-up.
• Drive sales to ensure conversion targets are achieved and monitor success on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and deliver event handover to Operations Teams and ensure accuracy of information and effectively communicate handover to clients.
• Ensure success in delivering customer events in order to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Maintain existing customer base to ensure their business is retained by building and developing relationships.
• Develop and implement a plan to follow up on prospective business.