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The D/C Group

Business Development Manager: Transportation Sales

The D/C Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Business Development Manager: Transportation Sales Hiring locations:

Houston, TX and Chicago, IL

Overview:

Excellent opportunity for a seasoned Transportation Salesperson seeking a challenge to earn $100,000+ with uncapped commission.

You must have success selling Transportation Services, Logistics, Regional Trucking, Drayage or 3PL services to Owners, project managers, Import/Export managers, logistics managers, and supervisors, warehouse managers, shipping & receiving managers. You have excellent listening and questioning skills, take a consultative approach, and excel at closing business, even when your solution isn’t the “cheapest.”

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience as:

Sales professional with exceptional knowledge and understanding of trucking, freight, and logistics

Master Prospector-identifying potential clients using research, networking, and cold calling to create a strong and solid pipeline

Identify, contact, and qualify new customers and grow revenue by understanding their transportation needs and implementing the DC Export Group solutions

Relationship builder, developing and growing long term relationships with key accounts ensuring retention and repeat business

CRM management and usage, keeping accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, next steps, and notes in CRM

To succeed in this role, you must have:

Proven track record of achieving sales goals

No “Need for Approval” or Call Reluctance

Entrepreneurial attitude—Not bothered by a “No;” you can find a way

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and track weekly and daily activity

Strong personal motivation and coachability

Excellent communication skills—verbal, listening and written

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Excellent rapport with the internal team

We offer:

Base salary plus generous commission plan allowing targeted income of $115,000 or more by the end of the first year

401(k)

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Life insurance

About The D/C Group Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. Established in 1974, the company is debt‑free and focuses on transportation, warehousing, and packing & crating. The culture is family‑oriented, respectful, supportive and team‑oriented. The company values customer intimacy and open communication.

The DC/Group recognizes and appreciates all wins and is a sales‑focused, service‑driven organization.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Business Development and Sales

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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