Business Development Manager- Maersk Ground Freight

Maersk•Los Angeles, IL

1d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven Business Development Hunter to aggressively grow our LTL portfolio by acquiring net-new customer logos. This role is focused exclusively on prospecting, qualifying, and closing new LTL business, with minimal account management responsibility. The ideal candidate is a proven logistics sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment and has deep experience selling LTL (Standard and White Glove), B2B/B2C transportation solutions to shippers. Experience in selling FTL, final mile, dedicated, pool point transportation solutions is a considered a plus. As a Business Development Manager, you are a catalyst in this mission. Your work goes beyond selling — you will identify and win new-logo business, partner strategically with prospects, and build trusted relationships that lead to enduring value and transformational growth.

Requirements

Proven track record (7+ years) in new business acquisition, ideally in ground freight within the United States especially LTL (standard and white glove deliveries).
Demonstrated ability to win “new logo” customers through data-driven targeting, strategic outreach, and consultative selling.
Deep understanding of domestic transportation (LTL, FTL, Dedicated, Final mile, pool point solutions).
Strong analytical and commercial mindset — able to interpret data, spot opportunity, and translate insight into action.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — you build trust, adapt quickly, and lead conversations with confidence and authenticity.
Entrepreneurial energy and accountability — you take ownership, act decisively, and deliver results without waiting to be told.
Expert in applied technology for prospecting and target identification.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Hunter mentality with relentless drive for new business.
Results-oriented and comfortable in a high-accountability sales culture.
Strong financial acumen with focus on yield and margin.
Ability to navigate complex organizations and multiple stakeholders.
High level of autonomy, discipline, and time management.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in final mile home delivery, FTL and dedicated solutions as well as domestic freight forwarding is a plus.
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CSCP, SCPro) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Generate and close new business in the Maersk Ground Freight portfolio.
Identify ideal target customers using data, insight, and intuition.
Position Maersk as the logistics partner that delivers clarity, reliability, and innovation.
Responsible for outreach, identifying and prospecting new logos for Maersk Ground Freight and generating sales.
Building a sales pipeline that allows consistent business growth for ground freight.
Conduct discovery to understand shipper freight profiles, lane structures, service requirements, and pain points.
Present and sell LTL solutions including standard LTL, expedited LTL, volume LTL, cross-border, and accessorial-heavy freight.
Collaborate with pricing, operations, and carrier management teams to build competitive solutions.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements to close profitable business.
Build relationships with transportation, supply chain, and procurement decision-makers.
Maintain strong market awareness of LTL carriers, capacity trends, and competitive landscape.
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
Maintain accurate pipeline and activity reporting in CRM.
Meet or exceed new logo revenue and margin targets.
Track and report on prospecting activity, win rates, and sales cycle performance.
Win New-Logo Business: Acquire new customers by identifying, engaging, and converting high-potential prospects.
Prioritize with Insight: Use multiple data sources to segment and prioritize target accounts.
Lead with Empathy and Purpose: Build relationships through genuine understanding, active listening, and customer-first engagement.
Sell Solutions, Not Products: Understand each prospect’s supply chain challenges and design solutions using all Maersk Ground freight products.
Collaborate to Win: Work closely with solution engineering, operations, product, pricing, and legal to craft compelling proposals.
Own the Sales Cycle: Manage the full sales lifecycle from first contact to contract signature.
Build a Better Pipeline: Maintain a strong and healthy pipeline in SFDC - SalesForce.com.
Execute with Discipline: Set clear objectives, measure results, and constantly improve your approach.