Business Development Representative

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Develop a pipeline of transportation opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to deliver best-in-class service while enjoying comprehensive benefits and training.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop a pipeline of prospective transportation opportunities with shippers across all industries
  • Generate new sales opportunities by cold-calling, emailing, networking, etc.
  • Gain insight into the organization and processes of a prospect or customer to optimize the best approach to provide solutions
  • Prepare pricing, rate negotiations, and transportation bids in a timely manner with respect to market demands and goals
  • Support the development of existing and new customers across all means of transportation
  • Collaborate internally with the carrier operations department and account management team to ensure FitzMark delivers best-in-class service
  • Experience and Qualifications
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience highly preferred
  • Minimum 1-year sales experience preferred
  • Logistics or 3PL experience a plus
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with customers through email, face-to-face, and telephone communication 
  • Impeccable negotiation skills with ability to motivate and persuade decision makers  
  • Possess the "Hungry" and "Hunter" mentality 
  • Strong objection prevention and handling skills 
  • Vigorous prospecting capability 
  • Competitive spirit and passion for sales 
  • Resilient - remain persistent despite challenges and obstacles  
  • Benefits and Perks
  • Paid Industry Training
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packet (Medical, Vision, Dental)
  • Company Provided Life Insurance + Optional Additional Policy
  • 401(k) with Company Match or Gradifi Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health and Wellness Program
  • Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO Policy on 1-Year Anniversary
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Hours: On-site, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Education Stipend: Paid Industry Training
    • Health Insurance: Comprehensive Benefits Packet (Medical, Vision, Dental)
    • Casual Dress Code: Casual Dress Code
    • Paid Time Off: Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO Policy on 1-Year Anniversary
    • Wellness Stipend: Health and Wellness Program

    Indianapolis shipping company specializing in trucking, warehousing and logistics in the transportation industry. We hire full time sales and operations staff in Indianapolis.

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