Business Development Manager

Clayton Services

Houston, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Development, Business Growth, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Cargo/Freight, Cold Calling Skills, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Develop and Maintain Customers, Field Sales, Health Maintenance, High School Diploma, Logistics, Market Share, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Writing, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Time Management, Transportation and Logistics, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX(remote)
POSTED
2 days ago
Clayton Services is searching for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established last-mile delivery and logistics company in the Houston area. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business growth by developing new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and increasing revenue throughout the Houston market.

Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Negotiable annual salary plus commission (depending on experience)
Benefits: Medical insurance, car allowance or mileage reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
  • Develop new business opportunities to increase revenue and market share
  • Identify, prospect, and establish relationships with new business clients throughout the Houston area
  • Expand existing customer accounts by identifying additional service opportunities and business needs
  • Conduct outside sales activities, including prospecting, networking, client meetings, and presentations
  • Generate new business through cold calling, referrals, email outreach, and field sales efforts
  • Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline from prospecting through closing
  • Prepare customer proposals, pricing, and service recommendations
  • Maintain accurate customer information and sales activity within the company's CRM and internal software systems
  • Partner with operations to ensure successful implementation of new business and exceptional customer service
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and account growth
  • Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify sales opportunities
  • Support company growth initiatives and contribute to long-term business development strategies
Business Development Manager Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong business development and outside sales skills
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities and close new business
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Professional customer service and account management abilities
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to travel throughout the Houston market for client meetings and business development
  • Knowledge of transportation, logistics, and supply chain services preferred
Business Development Manager Education and Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of business development or outside sales experience within the transportation, logistics, freight, or supply chain industry required
  • Experience selling last-mile delivery, courier, freight, or transportation services preferred
  • Experience developing new business and growing existing customer accounts required
  • Experience conducting outside sales, prospecting, and client presentations required
  • Experience utilizing CRM or customer relationship management software preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business or a related field is a plus
Business Development Manager - Immediate need. Apply today!

About the Company

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Clayton Services

Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.claytonpersonnel.com