Business Development Manager

CMA CGM

Business Development Manager responsible for freight forwarding business at CEVA Logistics. Building sales pipeline and securing new clients in air and ocean logistics.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSeattle • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,648 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage a personal sales pipeline aligned with company goals
Develop and maintain functional knowledge of the products, services and operations offered by the company
Secure new air and ocean freight business to meet or exceed sales targets
Conduct client visits (virtual and in-person) to build relationships and close deals
Lead tender submissions and manage spot and regular quotations with internal support
Apply consultative sales techniques to deliver value-driven customer experiences
Collaborate with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure service excellence
Report on sales activity, pipeline performance, and revenue forecasts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma and or GED: Bachelors Degree Preferred
Minimum five years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or outside sales (B2B) experience
Proven track record of winning new business in a competitive environment
Strong understanding of international logistics, customs, and trade lanes
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Cargowise One is a plus
Self-motivated, ambitious, and results-oriented
Demonstrated history of sales achievements in Base plus commission environment with experience closing sales in a matrixed environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account)
prescription, dental and vision coverage
Company paid life insurance
accident insurance
short- and long-term disability coverage
employee assistance plan
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance
AD&D coverage
buy-up short- and long-term disability
critical illness
identify theft & legal plan
401(k) with company match
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales pipeline managementconsultative sales techniquesnegotiationpresentation skillsfreight forwardinglogisticsB2B salessales forecastingcustomer relationship managementclosing sales

Soft Skills

communicationself-motivatedambitiousresults-orientedrelationship buildingcollaborationteamworkadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor's Degree