2+ years of business development experience required
Lead generation tech and CRM experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills over the phone
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
Source and qualify potential business partners
Conduct research on domestic businesses with high shipment volume
Generate 3 qualified discovery calls per month with targeted prospects
Use outbound prospecting through various communication channels
Submit qualified leads in CRM and Outreach
Build and cultivate relationships with prospects
Attain and exceed monthly sales quotas
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Long/Short term disability and life insurance
401k options available
Award-winning company culture
Unique perks such as Monthly Lunch & Learns and Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Are you interested in taking your business development career to the booming logistics and transportation industry? Our Senior Business Development Executive role offers the opportunity to add value to any company’s complex supply chain, whether dealing with raw materials or finished goods, with the primary focus on identifying strategic business partnerships. Please note that in order to qualify for this role, you must have at least 2 years of business development experience.
The Senior Business Development Executive sources, qualifies, and engages companies who are aiming to outsource their transportation management. Research is conducted on domestic businesses with high shipment volume, multiple locations and/or technology integration needs. This individual will be a highly motivated, self-starter with a strong sales dynamic, able to identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources, including inbound marketing leads and prospect lists. A Sr. BDE is expected to target large opportunities.
What’s in it for you?
A base salary of $70,000 plus a lucrative, uncapped bonus potential. Average on target earnings is $134K in Year 1.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, life insurance, 401k options available
An award-winning culture with unique perks, including Monthly Lunch & Learns, Employee Resource Groups and Bi-Weekly Sales Trainings
What does a typical day look like?
Target prospects within the BlueGrace Managed Logistics ICP with the goal of generating 3 Qualified Discovery Calls per month
Initiate outbound prospecting, qualifying, and contact verification for BlueGrace Logistics
Develop new business via telephone, email, LinkedIn, and video messaging and mass communication such as email to introduce BlueGrace Logistics services to prospecting and existing customers
Submit qualified leads in CRM & Outreach
Build and cultivate prospect relationships by initiating communications and follow-up communications
Consistently attain and exceed monthly sales quotas
Use BlueGrace Logistics trained sales techniques to manage sales development activities
Utilize our CRM and Outreach.io for contact management, opportunity tracking, sales pipeline management
Identify appropriate buyers within the target market
Provide feedback to help identify prospects’ pain points to help determine how the BlueGrace Logistics solution will speak to those needs
What are we seeking?
At least one year of experience and proven success in a business development role
Lead generation tech and CRM experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills over the phone
Ability to set and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management/organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to build team unity, working with cross-functional and diverse groups
About BlueGrace Logistics
BlueGrace Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that offers transportation management services, including freight shipping, supply chain management, and logistics technology solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Riverview, Florida. BlueGrace Logistics has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the United States, with over 500 employees and 12 locations across the country. The company has also received numerous awards for its innovative technology and customer service.