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Business Development Manager - Transportation
Chicago, IL | Fully Remote
Job Description
Business Development Manager
We are hiring a Business Development Manager to win new customers in heavy haul and open deck transportation. This is a remote role with regular field based selling across the Northeastern United States.
Our client is a privately owned provider of premium open deck and heavy haul transportation solutions serving agriculture, industrial and construction customers.
What you will do
- Win new business through cold outreach, referrals, and direct prospecting
- Sell value, reliability, and execution in competitive, price sensitive markets
- Build a pipeline from scratch and close new logo accounts
- Own new customers from first conversation through early operational stabilization
- Grow revenue and wallet share within newly won accounts
- Maintain accurate CRM activity and forecasting discipline
Who this suits
- Proven B2B hunter in transportation, agriculture, logistics, or industrial services
- Comfortable prospecting without inbound leads
- Confident selling premium solutions on value, not price
- Organized and self directed in a remote, field based role
What is on offer
- Base salary $90,000 to $105,000 USD
- On target earnings of $130,000 USD with uncapped upside
- Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement
- Healthcare allowance or subsidy
- Four weeks vacation, based on experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Shelley Emmett
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Sales, Business Development, Account Management
With an impressive 24+ years of experience, Shelley is a seasoned recruiter specializing in the placement of sales, business development and account management professionals. She thrives in the fast-paced world of full-cycle recruitment, and has filled all levels of positions, from entry-level to executive. As the former General Manager of a recruitment agency with a national footprint, she brings a wealth of hands-on experience, including building and managing cohesive teams for her own growing business.
Shelley is known for being calm and efficient under pressure—she understands the urgency of her client’s hiring needs and guides them to effective talent solutions. A confident communicator, she builds strong relationships and is dedicated to delivering high-quality service. She is motivated by the satisfaction of making that perfect match and contributing to the success of employers and candidates.
Originally from South Africa, Shelley moved to Canada in 2023. Outside of work, she spends time with her husband and two children, participating in sports and enjoying outdoor activities.