Roadtex Transportation has become a leader in the nationwide LTL industry, specializing in transporting time and temperature-sensitive products. We handle refrigerated and LTL needs by leveraging no sailing schedules, our nationwide network of 32 strategically placed temperature-controlled facilities, our state-of-the-art tracking, and our specialized equipment and warehousing capabilities. In 2022, Roadtex was acquired by Echo Global Logistics. The acquisition brings a truckload brokerage and expanded transportation management solutions to Roadtex's customers while providing Echo with our national warehouse footprint and advanced temperature-controlled transportation solutions.
Position Overview:
Business Development Manager for Managed Transportation will focus on supporting inside sales and branches with qualifying and closing MT leads. This position will be working on a consistent basis with Sales, Solutions, Implementation, Sourcing and various levels of management within the customer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Client discovery calls, face to face visits, strategy recommendation, client contract process. This position will report directly to the VP of Business Development for Managed Transportation
Essential Job Functions:
Business Development Manager-MT
Manage and report on pipeline of sales opportunities
Collaborate with solutions and sourcing to customize a solution.
Meet with clients to explain value prop and discuss customized solution
Meet with sales teams to review opportunities
Manage the follow-up and feedback loop for all opportunities
Manage contract review
Develop meeting cadence with sales to develop more opportunities
Characteristics & Requirements:
5+ years of Transportation Industry sales experience
Proven experience meeting with clients at multiple levels and building strong relationships
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated with self-learner mentality
Strong ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships
Works well with all Echo Business Units and Management
Committed to raising the bar in the area of customer service and personal production
Proven leader who is successful at multi-tasking
Proven success in the areas of internal and external customer service and communication
Knowledge of industry terminology, methods and procedures
Experience in pricing, carrier sales and operations a plus
Well versed in Echo’s business plan and future company goals
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K
Advancement Potential
Fun and energetic work environment
Volunteer opportunities
Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other
office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of
that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
