Associate Business Development Representative

Coyote Logistics • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

An Associate Business Development Representative (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.

Requirements

• 1 year of sales 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 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: Associate degree