Business Development Manager - Flatbed Logistics & Travel

PGT Trucking, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PGT Trucking, Inc., based in Baltimore, MD, is hiring a Business Development Manager to grow our flatbed transportation business. You will aggressively prospect for new accounts, manage the complete sales cycle, and negotiate competitive rates with clients.

Ideal candidates have transportation industry experience, a hunter mindset, and the ability to work independently. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, HS Diploma or GED is required, and willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have transportation experience to be considered.
• Hunter who strives to close new business.
• Able to work with little to no supervision.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively prospect for new business accounts and manage the full cycle sales process.
• Meet with new customers and evaluate current transportation needs; identify solutions and negotiate rates.
• Exceed sales goals within territory and maintain customer satisfaction with current book of business.
• Travel weekly to new and existing customer base to maintain account management.
• Conduct sales presentations to customer owners and senior executive teams.
• Network on social media to obtain referrals and promote PGT Trucking.

Skills

Transportation industry experience

Hunter mentality

Independent / self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

HS Diploma or GED required

Job description

Location:

Hopewell, PA; Reading, PA; Trenton, NJ or Baltimore, MD.

About PGT Trucking

Established in 1981, PGT Trucking, Inc. provides asset-based transportation services with a focus on flatbed, dedicated, specialized, and international solutions. We are the Proud Professionals, made up of the best flatbed truck drivers, mechanics, and office talent in the industry. Think you can join us as the best? Apply today!

As a Business Development Manager, you will grow our company's business endeavors, actively prospecting to find and establish new customer accounts in need of flatbed transportation services. You will maintain our current business and ensure customer satisfaction, negotiate competitive rates, and expand opportunities with known entities. Prospective candidates should be highly motivated, competitive and engaging to be successful in the sales department.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, incentive plan based on exceeding sales goals, travel reimbursement, benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and a company matched 401K.

Responsibilities

Aggressively prospect for new business accounts and manage the full cycle sales process.

Meet with new customers and evaluate current transportation needs. Identify sales solutions and negotiate new competitive rates with clients.

Exceed sales goals within assigned territory and maintain customer satisfaction with current book of business.

Travel to new and existing customer base weekly to maintain account management.

Conduct sales presentations to customer owners and senior executive teams.

Network on social media to obtain customer referrals and to promote PGT Trucking.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Must have transportation experience to be considered.

Must be a hunter who strives to close new business.

Must be able to work with little to no supervision.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be willing to travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PGT Trucking, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.