Associate Business Development Representative

RXO, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the industry by creating more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America. An Associate Representative, Business Development (BDR) is responsible for identifying new business opportunities with small and medium-sized customers, building and maintaining relationships with potential and existing customers, driving revenue and volume growth, and managing the daily operational needs of accounts. This role is an on-site position, Monday-Thursday.

Requirements

• 1 year of procurement experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of transportation experience
• 2 years of sales or customer service experience
• The ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limits

Responsibilities

• Independently search for, identify, and develop leads through trusted sources and cold calling to secure sales and load volume to meet/exceed goals.
• Negotiate with established and developing customers to secure profitable rates and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the industry, including rates, carriers, load capacities, equipment types, etc.
• Work creatively with team members to secure the terms of sale, including negotiating rates, identifying carriers, utilizing specialized equipment, etc.
• Follow established procedures and protocols regarding all loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand.
• Update internal tracking and reporting systems throughout the day to maintain accuracy in sales and volume metrics.
• Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand.
• Accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems.
• Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects.
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees