Strategic Logistics Business Development Lead

J.B. Hunt Transport; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager in the DCS department to aggressively market the brand and develop new accounts. The role focuses on securing new business and maintaining an established customer base through proactive outreach.

You will coordinate with internal teams, visit customers, and lead opportunities from proposal to contract, with travel to client sites as needed. Strong communication and relationship management are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3-4 years in sales or customer service.
• Ability to travel to customer sites.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lead generation activities for new and incremental business, including cold calling, networking and other opportunity prospecting methods.
• Visit prospective and existing customers at their corporate headquarters or other sites as needed.
• Requires ability to travel to customer sites to meet customer needs.
• Perform activities related to Opportunity Management and monitoring the health of the account, including KPI reviews and contract terms.

Skills

Lead generation

Account management

Customer relationship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business

GED (Required)

High School Diploma (Required)

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager in the DCS department to aggressively market the brand and develop new accounts. The role focuses on securing new business and maintaining an established customer base through proactive outreach.

You will coordinate with internal teams, visit customers, and lead opportunities from proposal to contract, with travel to client sites as needed. Strong communication and relationship management are essential to succeed.