Business Development Specialist

Federal Express Corporation; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Ladson, SC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to close net-new business within a defined territory, including major and metro markets. You will develop value propositions and customized pricing, and position solutions to meet customer needs.

The role requires 4 years of B2B sales or 2 years in company sales, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication, negotiation, and proposal skills. Moderate travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/equivalent (Equivalency reflected under minimum experience).
• Four (4) years of B2B sales experience OR two (2) years in the Company's B2B sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Closes new business opportunities by researching potential customers and discussing supply chains with decision makers.
• Develops value propositions and customized pricing to meet customer needs.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals and close deals.
• Presents competitive and market-based pricing and negotiates with customers.
• Maintains regular communication with management and peers to support revenue growth.

Skills

Excellent communication

Executive presentation

Negotiation

Proposal development

Time management

Organization

Relationship building

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent

Job description

As a member of a sales team, the acquisition specialist is responsible for closing net-new business within a defined geographic territory (major and metro markets). Responsible for developing value propositions and customized pricing and closing business by positioning solutions to meet the customer's needs.

Essential Functions

• Closes new business opportunities by conducting background research on potential customers, discussing the customer's supply chain with decision makers and other appropriate customer representatives, analyzing customer needs, and developing and implementing value propositions and customized pricing.
• Maintains regular and consistent communication with managers and sales representatives and peers within the Sales organization, related to joint sales call opportunities, lead generation, etc. in support of new/incremental revenue.
• Navigates internal, cross-functional processes to coordinate and collaborate on support and solutions with internal teams to provide a seamless and outstanding customer experience and close incremental business.
• Produces and presents both competitive and market-based pricing and customized strategic pricing to customers using mid to senior level negotiation skills.
• Collaborates with sales peers, marketing, finance, operations, and other areas as appropriate in identifying issues and developing/implementing solutions to support retention/growth of revenue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• New business development experience
• Consultative or solution-based sales experience
• Experience presenting to decision-makers
• Pricing, proposal, or negotiation experience
• Track record of closing sales opportunities
• Cross-functional collaboration to support customer success

Domicile/Location:

• This position will be hybrid in Ladson, SC and candidates must live within a 50 mile radius. This position is hybrid, meaning that employees will be required to work at a FedEx campus location several times per week.

Relocation

• Relocation assistance maybe available based on business needs.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent (Equivalency reflected under minimum experience)

Minimum Experience (in lieu of bachelor's degree)

Four (4) years of business-to-business sales experience OR two (2) years of the Company's business-to-business sales experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent Communication Skills, Executive Presentation Skills, Expert Product Knowledge, Excellent Solution Building, Coordinating Resources (multi channels) for Proposals & Proposal Development, Excellent Negotiation Skills, Time Management, Organization, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Excellent Closing Skills, Business Acumen, Relationship Building, Demonstrated Objection Handling, Excellent Data Analysis, Experience Leveraging Technology

Job Conditions

Moderate overnight travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Pay range Minimum: $4,812.50; Pay range Maximum: $6,822.92

Additional Details: Position Close Date: August 27, 2026 at 5pm CST.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)