Market Development & Lead Generation Specialist

Ascend; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ascend is seeking an Associate Seller – Market Development Specialist to identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities in assigned markets, generating high‑quality leads and securing initial meetings with decision makers.

You will build market intelligence, expand relationships, and increase awareness of Ascend transportation solutions, creating a scalable pipeline development function and a clear path into sales leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Identify private fleet conversion opportunities and transportation outsourcing prospects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using CRM to track prospects and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain target account lists within assigned territories.
• Identify private fleet conversion opportunities and transportation outsourcing prospects.
• Research, qualify, and prioritize prospective customers.
• Generate qualified leads for various transportation solutions.
• Maintain prospect intelligence and CRM activity.

Skills

Lead generation

Market development

Cold calling

Email outreach

CRM discipline

Pipeline growth

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ascend is seeking an Associate Seller – Market Development Specialist to identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities in assigned markets, generating high‑quality leads and securing initial meetings with decision makers.

You will build market intelligence, expand relationships, and increase awareness of Ascend transportation solutions, creating a scalable pipeline development function and a clear path into sales leadership.