Regional Business Development Manager

JAS

$120K — $135K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in business development, preferably in international freight forwarding and logistics.
  • Experience with CRM and CMS tools is a plus.
  • Must be based in the Pacific Northwest region.
  • Thorough knowledge of freight forwarding, including air/ocean/imports/exports/customs brokerage operations.
  • Deep understanding of regional markets, customers, and competitors.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional influence capabilities.
  • Skilled in consultative selling and managing complex sales cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a sales strategy linked to corporate goals.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities regionally.
  • Serve as primary contact for key regional clients and manage relationships.
  • Utilize market intelligence to evaluate trends and opportunities.
  • Prepare and negotiate high-value proposals and contracts.
  • Monitor sales pipeline and provide regular updates and forecasting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Travel extensively within the region to engage with clients.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options within the PNW region.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.
Full Job Description
The Regional Business Development Manager (RBDM) is responsible for driving strategic growth across a defined multi-location region by increasing market share and gross profit through new business acquisition and expansion of existing accounts. This role will focus on high-value targets and regional opportunities, while also collaborating closely with local Business Development Managers (BDMs) and cross-functional teams to align efforts with JAS' overall commercial strategy.

***We are seeking an experienced sales professional with established market knowledge and relationships across the Pacific Northwest. This position offers remote work flexibility; however, candidates must be located within the Pacific Northwest market.***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Develop and execute a regional sales strategy aligned with corporate goals, with a focus on securing and growing SILVER, GOLD, and PLATINUM-level accounts.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across multiple locations or markets within the region.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key regional clients; develop and manage high-level relationships.
  • Leverage market intelligence and data to assess emerging trends, risks, and opportunities across the region.
  • Prepare and negotiate high-value proposals, pricing, and contractual terms in accordance with company policies.
  • Monitor regional sales pipeline activity and provide regular forecasting, progress updates, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Product, and Executive teams to ensure service delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Travel extensively within the region (up to 50%) to engage with clients and internal teams.
  • Uphold the JAS Sales Policy and participate in continued training and development initiatives.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • No direct formal reports unless assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5+ years of business development experience, ideally within international freight forwarding and logistics services, with a proven track record in regional or multi-market sales roles.
  • Experience with CRM and CMS tools preferred
  • Candidate must be based in the PNW Region
  • Thorough knowledge of freight forwarding industry to include - air/ocean/imports/exports/customs brokerage operations.
  • Must have a deep knowledge of the regional markets, customers, and competitive landscape. (Region to include - WA
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Skilled in consultative selling and managing complex sales cycles.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to travel frequently within the region.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of business development experience, ideally within international freight forwarding and logistics services.
  • Experience selling in the regional market to include - CA, WA, AZ, CO, WY, ID, UT, MT, HI, and AK.
  • Experience selling in verticals such as - Projects, Pharma & Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Technology, Energy Solutions, and Technology.
  • Demonstrated success with mid-to-large-scale accounts (SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM tier).


ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION
  • BASE: Yearly gross profit less than $25,000
  • SILVER: Yearly gross profit between $25,001 - $75,000
  • GOLD: Yearly gross profit between $75,001 - $150,000
  • PLATINUM: Yearly gross profit between $150,001 - $750,000
  • DIAMOND: Yearly gross profit exceeding $750,000


ADDITIONAL:
  • The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
  • The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.


DEFINITION OF ACCOUNTS:

BASE yearly gross profit less than 25,000 dollars

SILVER yearly gross profit 25,001-50,000

GOLD yearly gross profit 50,001-100,000

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