Sales Development Executive

J.B. Hunt Transport; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Six weeks maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport in Lowell, Arkansas, is seeking a candidate for a sales position focused on high-profile customers. The role involves generating leads, understanding customer needs, and coordinating solutions through internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of logistics experience and skills in sales negotiation. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for long-term growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of transportation/logistics or relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• 2-3 years of direct sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lead generation activities including cold calling and networking.
• Meet with customers to discuss business needs and submit proposals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to implement customer solutions.
• Develop account strategies for maintenance and growth.

Skills

Sales negotiation and closing techniques

High-velocity prospecting

Pipeline management

Forecasting and sales plan development

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for contacting high‑profile, prospective customers and selling J.B. Hunt solutions for their enterprise; the nature of accounts tend to be cross‑divisional and high velocity. This position focuses on defining the opportunity to sell J.B. Hunt services to customers, onboarding new clients, establishing a long–term strategy for customer success, aligning internal teams to execute that strategy, and transferring the customer to internal sales personnel for continuous management through account maturity.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize data insights and sales enablement tools to conduct lead generation activities for new business, including cold calling, networking and other opportunity‑prospecting methods in order to convert new business.
• Meet with prospective customers to discuss viable opportunities in an effort to understand their business needs, identify scope, develop strategy, submit a proposal, finalize the contract and win the business.
• Coordinate with internal teams and the customer to implement the customer’s solution, including participation in kick‑off; create mutually agreeable implementation strategies with external customers.
• Set expectations during implementation for internal resources to maintain the health of the account including customer KPI review, revenue quality and additional opportunity monitoring, and reviewing contract and pay terms to ensure adherence to agreement.
• Develop account strategy for maintenance and growth; create a future opportunities roadmap for account to be maintained by internal sales personnel after transition.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3‑4 years of transportation/logistics or relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record as per JBH standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Communication, or related field.
• 3‑4 years working in transportation/logistics or relevant experience.
• 2‑3 years of direct sales experience.

Skills

• Ability to perform high‑velocity prospecting.
• Ability to perform sales negotiation and closing techniques.
• Ability to forecast, including developing sales plans that are future‑oriented, support business strategy and reflect understanding of emerging opportunities and markets.
• Ability to effectively manage and maximize a pipeline.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full‑time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

• Business Administration/Management
• Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Sales, Transportation/Logistics

Employment Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.

EEO Statement

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.