Business Development Manager - Dallas

Job Title:

Business Development Manager - Dallas

Department:

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Texas

City:

Dallas

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for contacting prospective customers and selling J.B. Hunt solutions for their enterprise; accounts will primarily be focused on designated transportation mode(s) to fulfill business objectives but can be cross-divisional. This position focuses on defining the opportunity to sell J.B. Hunt services to customers, onboarding new clients, establishing a strategy for customer success, aligning internal teams to execute, and transferring the customer to internal account management personnel for continuous management through account maturity.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize data insights and sales enablement tools to conduct lead generation activities for new business, including cold calling, networking and other opportunity-prospecting methods in order to convert new business; assess prospecting strategy with leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Meet with prospective customers to discuss viable opportunities in an effort to understand their business needs, identify scope, develop strategy, submit a proposal, finalize the contract and win the business.

• Develop account strategy for maintenance and growth; create a future opportunities roadmap for account to be maintained by internal account management personnel after transition.

• Coordinate with internal teams and the customer to implement the customer's solution, including participation in kick-off; create mutually agreeable implementation strategies with external customers.

• Set expectations during implementation for internal resources to maintain the health of the account including, customer KPI review, revenue quality and additional opportunity monitoring, and reviewing contract and pay terms to ensure adherence to agreement; receive support from senior team members for customers larger and/or more complex than typical scope.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• With 2-3 years of Sales, Account Management, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent.

• With at least 1 year of which being North American Truckload experience.

• AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences.

• Willingness to travel to local customer sites with occasional overnight travel

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per J.B. Hunt standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, and/or related field.

• With 2-3 years of Sales, Account Management, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent

• With at least 1 year of which being North American Truckload experience.

• Ability to work with minimal direction.

• Ability to perform high-velocity prospecting.

• Ability to perform sales negotiation and closing techniques.

• Ability to forecast including develop sales plans that are future-oriented, support business strategy and reflect understanding of emerging opportunities and markets.

• Ability to effectively manage and maximize a pipeline.

• Knowledge of internal networking and selling to close and implement deals

The annual incentive for the top 20% of performers is $15,000, based on a three-year average.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications, Bachelors: Marketing, Bachelors: Public Relations, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Customer Service/Account Manager, Sales, Truckload

Job Opening ID:

00619336 Business Development Manager - Dallas (Evergreen) (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.

J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities. If you need assistance completing your application, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io .

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.