Hybrid Supply and Market Development Specialist

CS Recruiting

Deerfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CS Recruiting seeks a Supply & Market Development Specialist to drive new customer sourcing, market research, and supplier relationships in a hybrid Chicago-area setting. You will manage site opportunities, negotiations, and critical documentation while supporting senior leadership on pricing and pipeline management.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, fast decision-making, and effective use of AI tools to enhance market analysis and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

2-3 years of professional experience in a fast-paced, relationship-driven business.
Background in freight brokerage, transportation, logistics, 3PL, real estate, or related fields.
Hybrid work arrangement in the North Shore suburbs of Chicago, with an on-site expectation.

Responsibilities

Own new customer searches from start to finish and deliver vetted, priced options within 24 hours.
Source supply through relationships, brokers, listings, ownership research, and direct outreach.
Build and maintain relationships with property owners, operators, real estate partners, and enterprise customers.
Vet potential sites for acreage, capacity, surface, drainage, access, fencing, lighting, security, permitted use, and time to occupancy.
Research market comps and pricing and negotiate rates within established parameters.
Manage active locations, including move-ins, access, space assignments, site contacts, and local representation.
Own documentation including supply agreements, customer agreements, COIs, signatures, and legal redlines.
Track commencement dates, expirations, renewals, escalations, termination rights, and holdover provisions.
Serve as the primary contact for issues involving access, capacity, damage, trespassing, maintenance, snow removal, and billing.
Coordinate site tours and inspections and drive renewals and relationship expansion.
Support senior producers and the CEO with market research, pricing analysis, competitive analysis, bid packages, and pipeline management.
Identify trends in customer requirements and potential business opportunities.
Maintain accurate activity and deal information in HubSpot and the company's internal technology platforms.
Utilize AI and technology for market research, analysis, organization, communication, and process improvement.
Grow into a producing role with responsibility for customers, markets, and revenue over time.