MaerskSealand

Business Development Manager

MaerskSealand$110K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 10 other locationsRemote
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of successful new business acquisition in B2B logistics or supply chain
  • Proven track record of winning new logo customers through strategic outreach
  • Strong understanding of North American logistics and integrated supply chain solutions
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a commercial mindset
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Entrepreneurial attitude with accountability for results
  • Experienced in applied technology for effective prospecting

Responsibilities

  • Win new-logo business by engaging high-potential prospects
  • Prioritize target accounts using data and market intelligence
  • Build relationships through empathy and active listening
  • Sell integrated logistics solutions tailored to client needs
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver compelling proposals
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle using structured methodologies
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline with proactive outreach
  • Execute objectives with a disciplined approach and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Mission-driven role impacting global trade and sustainability
  • High-impact position in a leading logistics organization
  • Performance-driven incentives and visibility at leadership levels
  • Growth opportunities and access to world-class training programs
  • A collaborative culture emphasizing humbleness, courage, and customer passion
Full Job Description

Business Development Manager

As aBusiness Development Manager, you are a catalyst in this mission. Your work goes beyond selling you willidentify and win new-logo business, partner strategically with prospects, and build trusted relationships that lead to enduring value and transformational growth.

What You9ll Do

As a key member of theNorth America Business Development team, your focus will be togenerate and close new businessin theLogistics and Servicesportfolio. You will identify ideal target customers using data, insight, and intuition and you9ll position Maersk as the logistics partner that delivers clarity, reliability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Win New-Logo Business:You are laser-focused on acquiring new customers. You identify, engage, and convert high-potential prospects into long-term Maersk clients.

  • Prioritize with Insight:Use multiple data sources market intelligence, CRM analytics, supply chain databases, and internal benchmarks to segment and prioritize target accounts with the highest potential value and strategic fit.

  • Lead with Empathy and Purpose:Build relationships through genuine understanding, active listening, and customer-first engagement. You earn trust and influence by putting the customer9s goals at the center.

  • Sell Solutions, Not Products:Understand each prospect9s supply chain challenges and design integrated logistics solutions across warehousing, customs, air, inland, and digital services.

  • Collaborate to Win:Work closely with solution engineering, operations, product, pricing, and legal to craft compelling proposals that balance commercial goals with operational feasibility.

  • Own the Sales Cycle:Use structured sales methodologies (Maersk Value Selling, Challenger, Miller Heiman, SPIN, etc.) to manage the full sales lifecycle from first contact to contract signature.

  • Build a Better Pipeline:Keep a strong and healthy pipeline in SFDC - SalesForce.com, driven by both proactive outreach and strategic account targeting.

  • Execute with Discipline:Use Covey9s principle of beginning with the end in mind  set clear objectives, measure results, and constantly improve your approach.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You9re not just a seller  you9re avalue creator, you wake-up in the morning a winner!You blend the humility and resolve of a Jim Collins "Level 5 Leader" with the curiosity, integrity, and empathy that Dale Carnegie and Stephen Covey championed. You ask the right questions, dig deep into problems, and deliver outcomes that make customers say:Why weren7t we working with Maersk sooner?

Experience & Capabilities:

  • Proven track record (5+ years) innew business acquisition, ideally in B2B logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to win new logo customers through data-driven targeting, strategic outreach, and consultative selling.

  • Deep understanding of North American logistics and integrated supply chain solutions (warehousing, air, inland, customs, etc.).

  • Strong analytical and commercial mindset  able to interpret data, spot opportunity, and translate insight into action.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills  you build trust, adapt quickly, and lead conversations with confidence and authenticity.

  • Entrepreneurial energy and accountability  you take ownership, act decisively, and deliver results without waiting to be told.

  • Expert in applied technology for prospecting and target identification.

  • Bachelor9s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CSCP, SCPro) are a plus.

What You9ll Gain

  • Amission-drivenrole where your work enables global trade, economic progress, and sustainability.

  • Ahigh-impactsales role in one of the world9s most respected logistics organizations.

  • Competitive base salary withperformance-driven incentivesand leadership visibility.

  • Growth opportunities, global exposure, and access to world-class tools, training, and development programs.

  • A strong, collaborative culture built onhumbleness, courage, and a passion for customers.

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$ 110,000.00 to $130,000.00

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location.The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.


About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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