Over the past several decades, our clients' expertise has evolved beyond general transportation to include more specialized services such as brokerage capabilities, flatbed, heavy haul, transportation of forestry by-products, and the recently added dedicated services division. They are seeking a Director of Business Development to work remotely and sell dedicated contract carriage to customers in an assigned territory.
Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying leads and selling logistics solutions through a consultative sales approach with a focus on Dedicated Contract Carriage.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the company by finding and closing customer opportunities.
- Develop an open line of communication between the company and customers.
- Maintain an open line of communication with the necessary internal associates from various functions within the organization.
- Communicate service interruptions to customers and in order to maintain good working relationships and retention.
Qualifications:
- College degree and five years related experience selling domestic transportation solutions. Focus on Dedicated.
- Ability to travel as required in meeting essential duties and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
- Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid Driver’s License