Freight Business Development Rep — Uncapped Commission

Trident Transport; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and uncapped 1

Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, &

Short-term and long-term disability.

401k with company match

Paid vacation policy, personal time, &

Paid holidays.

Paid gym membership.

Office games, snacks, catered lunches,

Job summary

Trident Transport is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join our growing freight brokerage sales team in Chattanooga. You will prospect, build relationships with shippers and carriers, and negotiate rates to drive new business while delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a drive to learn the nuances of freight sales and logistics in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Sales-focused with interest in logistics and supply chain.
• Growth-oriented mindset; learn and implement sales strategies.
• Autonomy while collaborating in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated, driven; proven track record of meeting goals.
• Competitive by nature; eager to improve.

Responsibilities

• Customer Acquisition: pursue new sales opportunities through prospecting and cold calling to generate leads and build a book of business.
• CRM: develop and expand relationships with shippers and carriers to secure freight shipments.
• Effective Communication: ensure seamless communication between clients and carriers by tracking shipments.
• Innovative Solutions: use market data to propose efficient supply chain solutions and resolve issues via customer service.
• Negotiation and Pricing: negotiate with customers and partners to establish competitive pricing.
• Industry Awareness: stay informed on supply chain trends to enhance service quality.
• Recordkeeping: maintain accurate records of sales activities using CRM.
• End-to-End Freight Management: work with capacity teams to manage the full lifecycle of freight management.

Skills

Sales Focused

Growth Mindset

Autonomy and Team Collaboration

Exemplary Communication Skills

Organizational Excellence

Motivated and Driven

Competitive Drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Trident Transport is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join our growing freight brokerage sales team in Chattanooga. You will prospect, build relationships with shippers and carriers, and negotiate rates to drive new business while delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a drive to learn the nuances of freight sales and logistics in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred.