Associate Business Development Representative

RXO, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO, Inc. is seeking an Associate Business Development Representative in the United States.

The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities with SMB customers, building and maintaining relationships, driving revenue and load volume, and managing daily account operations. The day-to-day includes sourcing leads, negotiating rates, understanding transport industry dynamics, and ensuring shipments meet RXO standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of sales experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 1 year of transportation experience.
• 2 years of sales or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities with small and medium-sized customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers.
• Drive revenue and volume growth.
• Manage daily operational needs of accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

Lead generation

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXORXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Compensation for this role is 45,000 annually. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

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.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• 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.

At a Minimum, You’ll Need

• 1 year of sales experience

It’d Be Great If You Also Have

• 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

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us

Our 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

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve. We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step

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