Business Development Associate (Full-Time)

Cavalier Logistics, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cavalier Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Associate in Dulles, Virginia. This entry-level role focuses on identifying new sales leads and expanding our logistics footprint across multiple transport modes.

You will build relationships, service existing accounts, and learn a commission-based earning potential while receiving comprehensive training and support from the team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• CRM software experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally and ethically.
• Service and maintain an existing book of business.
• Build and maintain a network to identify new sales leads.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.
• Sell across all modes of transport and sectors (govt agencies, life sciences, general cargo).
• Update client database and calendar on CRM; travel/hours as needed.

Skills

MS Office

CRM experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Business Development Associate (Full-Time)

Location: Dulles, Virginia, USA

Airport: IAD

Job ref: 244

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our team. This is an entry-level role, and no prior sales experience is required. We’re looking for highly motivated self-starters who can identify and generate new business within their set territory in line with the company’s profit expectations. Our company offers a generous commission structure and allows Business Development Associates to earn commission for the lifetime of the account. If you’re a strong communicator, eager to learn and ready to build a career in logistics sales, we’ll provide the training a support you need to succeed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Representing the company in a professional and ethical manner
• Service and maintain an existing book of business.
• Building and maintaining a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads
• Ensuring customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management, resolving any issues that may arise
• Selling across all modes of transport and sectors, i.e. government agencies/contractors, bio/life sciences, general cargo clients
• Maintaining /updating client database and appointments on CRM
• Working out of hours when required to entertain clients or to complete sales requirements

Requirements:

• Computer skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); CRM (Customer Relations Management) software experience a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with prospects and turn first conversations into qualified opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Some experience in logistics/transportation sales is a plus, but training will be given to suitable candidates who do not meet this criteria
• Must be able to pass a background check

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation – Depends on Experience
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.