J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. · 3 days ago
Business Development Manager
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a leading transportation and logistics company, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive customer engagement and generate business volume. The role involves conducting lead generation activities, securing new customer relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to implement tailored transportation solutions.
LogisticsShippingTransportation
Responsibilities
Conduct lead generation activities for new business with a strong focus on cold calling and in-person meetings; may leverage networking and other opportunity prospecting methods as able
Identify and secure new customer relationships through strategic, consultative selling; manage a dynamic pipeline, meet with prospects virtually and in-person to understand their business needs, develop tailored solutions, and close deals
Regularly travel to prospective customers to conduct in-person presentations and build rapport with key stakeholders
Facilitate contract negotiations and pricing discussions while ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations
Stay informed of industry trends and adjust sales strategies to maintain a competitive edge
Create and deliver compelling presentations tailored to customer needs with an emphasis on articulating value propositions persuasively to decision-makers
Coordinate with internal teams and the customer to implement the customer's solution, including participation in kick-off
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
With 2-3 years of Sales, Account Management, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent with at least 1 year of which being North American Truckload experience
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Effective Communications
Establishing and Maintaining Trust
Flexibility and Adaptability
Problem Solving
Knowledge of Products and Services
Sales Closing and Agreements
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, and/or related field
With 2-3 years of Sales, Account Management, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent
At least one year of which being North American Truckload experience
Benefits
Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
Six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
Company
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
J.B. Hunt specializes in freight shipping for customers of all sizes.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
1983-12-02IPO
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