Business Development Manager
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing new business and growing customer relationships within the domestic transportation and freight brokerage market.
This role is ideal for an experienced transportation sales professional with an established network and strong understanding of domestic freight who can identify opportunities, develop long-term customer relationships, and provide reliable transportation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business through prospecting, referrals, industry relationships, and an existing professional network
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of domestic freight brokerage opportunities
- Sell transportation solutions including truckload, LTL, expedited, dedicated, and other domestic transportation services
- Develop and grow long-term relationships with shippers and key decision-makers
- Identify additional opportunities within existing accounts to increase revenue and shipment volume
- Collaborate closely with operations and carrier teams to ensure successful onboarding and consistent execution
- Understand customer transportation challenges and develop solutions based on service, capacity, pricing, and operational needs
- Represent Sciens Logistics at customer meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities
- Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline information, and sales reporting
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of sales experience within domestic transportation, freight brokerage, or third-party logistics
- Proven ability to develop and grow a book of business
- Existing relationships or network within the transportation and shipping industry strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of domestic truckload and freight brokerage
- Demonstrated success in new business development and account growth
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to independently develop new business opportunities
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant industry experience strongly considered
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Competitive monthly commission structure tied to performance
- Strong operational support to help sales professionals grow and retain their business
- Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical | Dental | Vision | Basic Life and AD&D Insurance | Paid Time Off
If you’re an experienced transportation sales professional looking for an opportunity to grow your book of business with strong operational support and a growing logistics company, we encourage you to apply and join the Sciens Logistics team.