Business Development Representative Metairie, LA

KLLM Transport Services, LLC

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Business Development Representative

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated and results driven individual for Business Development role in our New Orleans, LA Logistics office. If you are interested in a rewarding position with a growing division of one of the Largest Temperature Controlled Transportation Companies in the nation, come and join our Team at KLLM Logistics Services, a division of KLLM Transport Services! This position combines Customer Sales, Pricing, and Account Management in order to best serve our clients.

As a business development rep, your main responsibility is to aggressively uncover new business by engaging with prospects through outside and inside sales efforts. You will also manage and grow existing relationships by offering solutions and solving problems for diverse shipping needs.

Job Responsibilities will include:

• Build, manage and maintain strong relationships with customers by staying in constant communication to ensure short- and long-term needs are met

• Provide pricing to customers based on contracts or market conditions

• Profile and research accounts to overcome any objections and produce quality opportunities
• Effectively utilize systems and tools for client prospecting and sales pipeline management
• Present the value of KLLM's services to prospective and existing clients
• Efficiently operate TMS and appropriate software to manage operational tasks and pricing
• Collaborate with Logistics Coordinators and other supporting departments to ensure top notch customer service
• Assist with all administrative tasks to ensure 100% customer satisfaction

 

 

Qualifications:

• Transportation/Logistics experience required
• 2-3 years of direct sales and business development experience 
• Bachelor's degree or relevant equivalent experience

• Highly motivated and ambitious, with the ability to execute in a high energy environment

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Aggressive and competitive nature

As a Business Development Rep, you will receive:
Competitive Compensation Package
Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k)
Vacation and Holiday Pay
And a great work environment with a company that cares!

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/V/D

 

KLLM Transport Services, LLC
135 Riverview Drive, Jackson, MS  39218

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