Now Hiring - Business Development Associate (Kansas City) in Kansas City, MO

Welcome to Unipac Shipping, your dedicated full-service international logistics company! We are a newly built-to-spec office in the stunning city of Kansas City, Missouri. In this warm and welcoming environment, we are searching for a Business Development Associate to join our expanding Kansas City team right away. We value individuals who thrive in a collaborative setting, possess a genuine enthusiasm for building and maintaining relationships with customers and a strong commitment to exceeding their expectations.

Job Duties (Business Development Associate):

• Developing relationships with existing and prospective customers to gain new business opportunities for our major revenue channels in ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, inland transportation, and warehousing and distribution.
• Identifying and qualifying both Company provided and individually generated sales leads and logging sales effort updates into our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Scheduling appointments with existing and prospective customers to share industry knowledge, offer trade consulting services, and conduct business forecasts.
• Working closely with our Operations, Accounting, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications (Business Development Associate):

• Fluent in English. Bi-lingual in any second language is a plus.
• Reliable transportation at time of hire.
• Training will be provided.

Benefits Package (Business Development Associate):

• Base Pay, plus uncapped commission potential and potential profit sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Complimentary Gym Access

About The Company:

Established in 1985, Unipac Shipping has approximately 200 employees globally with offices in California, Missouri, New York, China and the United Kingdom. We are headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Experience:

• freight forwarding or customs brokerage: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person