Business Development Representative

FitzMark, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Industry Training

On-Site Gym

Company Provided Life Insurance + Any

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and Wellness Program

Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO

Free Onsite Parking

Casual Dress Code

Job summary

FitzMark, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider with offices across the U.S. Kansas City serves as a key site for growth and client engagement. The role focuses on developing a pipeline of opportunities and negotiating transportation solutions across all modes.

You're expected to generate new sales, understand client processes, and collaborate with carrier operations to ensure top-tier service in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of prospective transportation opportunities with shippers across all industries.
• Generate new sales opportunities by cold-calling, emailing, networking, etc.
• Gain insight into the organization and processes of a prospect or customer to optimize the best approach to provide solutions.
• Prepare pricing, rate negotiations, and transportation bids in a timely manner with respect to market demands and goals.
• Support the development of existing and new customers across all means of transportation.
• Collaborate internally with the carrier operations department and account management team to ensure FitzMark delivers best-in-class service.

Skills

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Hungry Hunter

Objection Handling

Prospecting

Competitive Spirit

Resilience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FitzMark is a third-party logistics provider specializing in all modes of transportation. We deliver best-in-class services for both our customers and carriers by leveraging our proprietary technology, DASH, and maintaining a proactive operational approach to ensure all logistics needs are guaranteed. With offices strategically located in Indianapolis (HQ), Chattanooga, Birmingham, Buffalo, Omaha, Forth Worth, Atlanta, Gainesville, and Kansas City, FitzMark has been able to sustain growth in a complex industry and market.

At FitzMark, success is driven by emphasizing our employees’ accomplishments in a collaborative and dynamic environment. We provide the tools and resources necessary to promote a culture of ownership and accountability to guide your career path and financial freedom.

Are you ready to make your mark?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a pipeline of prospective transportation opportunities with shippers across all industries


• Generate new sales opportunities by cold-calling, emailing, networking, etc.


• Gain insight into the organization and processes of a prospect or customer to optimize the best approach to provide solutions


• Prepare pricing, rate negotiations, and transportation bids in a timely manner with respect to market demands and goals


• Support the development of existing and new customers across all means of transportation


• Collaborate internally with the carrier operations department and account management team to ensure FitzMark delivers best-in-class service

Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience highly preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with customers through email, face-to-face, and telephone communication


• Impeccable negotiation skills with ability to motivate and persuade decision makers


• Possess the \"Hungry\" and \"Hunter\" mentality


• Strong objection prevention and handling skills


• Vigorous prospecting capability


• Competitive spirit and passion for sales


• Resilient - remain persistent despite challenges and obstacles

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Industry Training


• On-Site Gym (Indianapolis, Chattanooga, Birmingham)


• Company Provided Life Insurance + Optional Additional Policy


• 401(k) with Company Match or Gradifi Student Loan Repayment Assistance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Health and Wellness Program


• Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO Policy on 1-Year Anniversary


• Free Onsite Parking


• Casual Dress Code

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: On Site in our Kansas City Office

FitzMark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment , including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.