Director, Business Development

Kenan Advantage Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Director of Business Development, where you'll utilize your expertise to drive sales and manage relationships within the transportation sector. This role focuses on delivering integrated logistics solutions while collaborating with top teams to close new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have significant sales achievements and a proven ability to navigate the transportation industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years domestic transportation sales experience.
• Proficient with TMS and CRM software.
• Experience in Foodservice, Manufacturing, and Distribution sectors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for adding new business logos and selling logistics solutions.
• Coordinate the entire sales cycle with Transportation and Carrier Management teams.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships.

Skills

Sales Achievement

Consultative Approach

Excellent Communication

Team Player

Education

College Graduate-BA/BS

Tools

Transportation Management Software (TMS)

CRM

Office Suite

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Description

KAG Logistics is seeking a Director of Business Development who will be responsible for adding new logos, with an emphasis on selling Integrated Logistics Solutions. The Director of Business Development will be responsible for coordinating the complete sales cycle while working closely with our Transportation and Carrier Management Teams to close new business.

Description

KAG Logistics is seeking a Director of Business Development who will be responsible for adding new logos, with an emphasis on selling Integrated Logistics Solutions. The Director of Business Development will be responsible for coordinating the complete sales cycle while working closely with our Transportation and Carrier Management Teams to close new business.

Essential Functions

• Hunter Mentality, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated successful sales achievement selling Managed Transportation/Freight Management Solutions to mid-size and large organizations.
• Solutions sales, consultative approach
• Demonstrated ability to close deals.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Excellent communicator (verbal, written, presentation)
• Team Player
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years domestic transportation sales experience (Bulk, FTL, LTL, Intermodal)
• Proficient with Transportation Management Software (TMS)
• Software Proficient (CRM, Office, Power Point, Word, Excel)
• Sector experience (Foodservice, Manufacturing and Distribution)
• Ability to Travel: 50%
• Education: College Graduate-BA/BS
  
  

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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