Senior Business Development Manager

Circle Logistics, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Logistics is seeking an experienced Freight Broker to drive new shipper and carrier partnerships in the United States. This role emphasizes aggressive prospecting, rapid load onboarding, and strong relationship management to deliver steady freight volume and revenue growth.

You will negotiate rates, develop freight solutions, and collaborate with operations to ensure on‑time delivery and service quality. A data‑driven mindset and proficiency with TMS/CRM tools are expected to succeed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct freight brokerage experience with proven success in sourcing, qualifying, and closing shipper and carrier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Establish momentum by leveraging your network to move first freight within 30 days through aggressive prospecting—executing 100+ daily outbound dials to build a strong pipeline of shipper and carrier partnerships.

Skills

Freight brokerage

New shipper accounts

Load optimization

TMS proficiency

CRM proficiency

Rate negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self‑motivated

Tools

TMS

MS Office

CRM

Job description

Circle Logistics is a third‑party logistics (3PL) firm focused on delivering three core promises to our customers:

• No Fail Service
• Personalized Communication
• Innovative Solutions

We leverage technology, industry experience, and employee ingenuity to provide industry‑leading transportation solutions that keep America moving.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Establish immediate momentum by leveraging your network to move first freight within 30 days through aggressive prospecting—executing 100+ daily outbound dials to build a strong pipeline of shipper and carrier partnerships
• Secure, onboard, and retain 2 to 6 new monthly shippers while expanding existing accounts through proactive relationship management, identifying new freight lanes, and uncovering cross‑sell opportunities to maximize revenue per customer
• Scale accounts efficiently to move 100 to 150 monthly loads, optimizing carrier capacity utilization and aligning load volume with organizational growth objectives
• Develop and execute targeted freight brokerage strategies informed by real‑time freight market dynamics, carrier capacity trends, and shipper demand patterns in your region
• Create persuasive rate proposals and freight solutions that articulate value and competitive advantages to prospects, securing favorable terms that protect margins
• Partner with operations, dispatch, and compliance teams to ensure flawless load execution, on‑time delivery, and exceptional service quality that strengthens customer retention and competitive differentiation
• Negotiate freight rates, service level agreements, and carrier contracts with acumen and transparency, maintaining strong partnerships while protecting profitability
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators including load volume, freight margins, customer acquisition costs, and revenue outcomes to drive continuous improvement and accountability

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct freight brokerage experience with proven success in sourcing, qualifying, and closing shipper and carrier partnerships
• Demonstrated success adding 2‑6 new shipper accounts monthly and managing 100‑150+ loads monthly with documented revenue growth
• Expertise in freight rate negotiation, load pricing, margin management, and carrier contract development
• Strong knowledge of freight market dynamics, carrier capacity trends, lane economics, and regional shipper demand patterns
• Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), load boards, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience interpreting freight metrics, load profitability, and customer acquisition costs
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to articulate freight solutions to diverse prospects
• Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to drive measurable freight revenue results independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership, mentoring, carrier recruitment, or capacity management within freight brokerage
• Familiarity with freight compliance requirements, DOT regulations, industry best practices, and specialized freight verticals

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.