Business Development Representative

Redwood Logistics LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Internal mobility

Employee referral program

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteer events

Job summary

Redwood Logistics is seeking a Business Development Representative to grow and develop Redwood Multimodal customer accounts in a hybrid environment. You will collaborate with Sales and Operations to expand revenue through data-driven strategies and cross‑selling across services.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with travel<20% as needed. Base salary ranges are provided, and the team supports learning and internal mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years demonstrated success in Sales/Account Management or Operations in a freight brokerage (or similar) environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving and networking skills.
• Ability to analyze data to develop a sound strategy for account growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop assigned customer accounts by using data driven strategic sales techniques to increase revenue and gross profit for assigned accounts.
• Develop growth plans for your book of business through communication and business reviews with customers, and align with other Redwood services.
• Implement standard procedures with the Operations Department for onboarding, load tender, tracking and issue-resolution processes.
• Negotiate all pricing for orders from assigned accounts.
• Keep current on industry trends and customer activity.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Networking

Data analysis

Travel

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Reports To: Manager/Director of Business Development

Location: Chicago, IL/Austin, TX/St. Louis, MO/Carol Stream, IL

Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office; 1 remote)

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As a Business Development Representative working within Redwood Multimodal (one of our entities),you will work closely with the Sales and Operations teams and be responsible for growing and developing Redwood Multimodal customer accounts.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• Develop assigned customer accounts by using data driven strategic sales techniques to increase overall revenue and gross profit for assigned accounts
• Develop growth and expansion plans for your book of business through communication and business reviews with customers, and maximize other development opportunities by aligning our clients with other business services within Redwood as well.
• Implement standard procedures with the Operations Department based on account requirements, including on-boarding account, setting up load tender process, tracking process, and issue-resolution process
• Negotiating all pricing for orders taken from assigned accounts
• Keeping current on industry trends and customer activity

You’ve Got This?

• Minimum 2 years demonstrated success in Sales/Account Management or Operations in a freight brokerage (or similar) environment
• Excellent negotiation, Communication, problem-solving, and networking skills
• Ability to analyze data to develop a sound strategy for account growth
• Ability to drive results within a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to travel on occasion (<20%)

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range:

Base Range: $70,000 - $100,000

• In addition to base salary, eligible for substantial earning potential with uncapped monthly incentives tied to performance of the customer accounts.

Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

REDWOOD LOGISTICS
1765 N. Elston Ave., Suite 216,Chicago,IL,60642
P:844-467-3396
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