Director of Business Development

Remote Director of Business Development:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Sales Development to lead our sales strategy, drive business growth, and expand our market presence within key vertical industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, a deep understanding of high service or high value industries, and a proven track record of success in sales development. 

Are you a Sales professional or experienced in Transportation Operations with excellent communication skills and the energy and persuasiveness to grow a book of business in the transportation industry.  This remote opportunity will be part of our Commercial Sales Team, reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, and focused entirely on prospecting and winning new dedicated business opportunities.  A successful candidate will interface with our leadership, marketing, and operation’s teams to ensure we have a clear vision of the strengths we can deliver to customers while uncovering opportunities to grow.  

Essential Functions/Specific Responsibilities of Director of Business Development:

• Will prospect, nurture, and win new contractual dedicated business.
• Can evaluate customer needs and solve with Paper Transport’s unique value.
• Establish new relationships and generate revenue beyond dedicated.
• Being a self-starter and results driven is essential. 
• Engaging prospects and discovering the pain points we can solve for to be a valuable partner for them.
• Continual proactive decision-making ability as well as adaptability.
• Focusing on economic solutions for the customer and profitability for Paper Transport, allow for an incentive plan with no limit to earn!
• Is responsible for leading the pursuit of dedicated new business and expansion/renewal business as applicable.
• A successful Director of Business Development will coordinate the complete sales cycle process including lead generation, prospect qualification, and leading the cross-functional pursuit team by providing clear direction on deal strategy: pricing, service, value proposition and presentation message and medium.
• Proposal plan of attack for potential dedicated deals
• Prospect new brands and develop industry network to build pipeline

Skills Required for Success:

• Strategic Thinking
• Decisiveness
• Excellent written and verbal communications and the ability to inform, explain and give instructions
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Enterprise level thinking
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value expert required 

 Education and Experience Requirements of Enterprise Sales Executive: 

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Five or more years of transportation experience is required.
• Preference for three or more years of sales experience in a high service and high value industries.

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