Business Development Manager
als recruitingLouisville, KY
$80,000 – $135,000APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Business Development Manager
als recruitingLouisville, KY
today
Industries
Freight Transportation ArrangementAll Other Support Activities for TransportationProcess, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services$80,000 – $135,000
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)About the role
Business Development Manager (Hunter Role) Are you a relentless deal-closer who thrives on winning new business? Do you have the drive to outperform targets and dominate your market? We’re partnering with a fast-growing, globally recognised Freight & Logistics provider in the USA that is aggressively expanding its footprint. This is your chance to step into a high-impact, high-reward role where performance is recognised and results drive your earning potential.
Salary: $80,000 – $135,000 + Uncapped Commission (DOE)
Location: Fully RemoteThe Mission
Own your territory. Build your pipeline. Close deals. You will be responsible for driving new business acquisition and accelerating revenue growth by targeting, winning, and expanding high-value clients. This is a pure hunting role for someone who knows how to open doors, create opportunities, and convert them into long-term partnerships.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Aggressively prospect, qualify, and win new business across international freight markets
- Take full ownership of the sales cycle—from lead generation to closing high-value deals
- Turn leads into revenue through high-impact client meetings (virtual and face-to-face)
- Identify and secure strategic, high-profit accounts that drive long-term growth
- Build powerful relationships with decision-makers and position yourself as a trusted advisor
- Consistently exceed sales targets and push beyond revenue expectations
- Drive account growth by upselling and cross-selling freight and logistics solutions
- Stay close to your pipeline—relentlessly follow up, negotiate, and close
- Spot risks early, re-engage lost clients, and win them back
- Leverage internal teams to deliver winning solutions and maximise client retention
- What You Bring3–5 years of proven success in Freight Forwarding / Logistics sales
- A true hunter mentality—you’re driven, competitive, and results-obsessed
- Strong track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets
- Deep understanding of international freight (import/export, consolidation, etc.)Exceptional negotiation and closing skills
- Confidence engaging senior decision-makers and stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset—you don’t wait for opportunities, you create them
- Willingness to travel and go the extra mile to win business
- Skills That Set You ApartHigh-energy, self-motivated, and performance-driven
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills
- Highly organised with strong pipeline management discipline
- Resilient mindset—you thrive under pressure and bounce back fast
- Laser-focused on results, revenue, and growth
- Tech & Language
- Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Quick to adapt to CRM systems and new sales tools
- Why This Role?
- Uncapped earning potential—your success directly drives your income
- Join a company in aggressive growth mode with real market momentum
- Full autonomy to build and own your territory
- Be part of a high-performance culture that rewards winners
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$80,000 – $135,000
Experience level
Senior
Location
Louisville, KY
Occupation
Sales Managers
Industry
Freight Transportation Arrangement
Posted
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