Business Development Manager - Atlanta

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.

Requirements

• 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
• AND demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
• 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
• 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

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Additional Information

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Atlanta Department: Sales, Marketing & Product Management Country: United States of America State/Province: Georgia City: Atlanta Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Job Description Summary Under general supervision, the position is responsible for aggressively marketing the J.B. Hunt brand to engage prospective customers and generate volume according to business needs. The incumbent will evaluate a customer's transportation requirements (e.g., existing services, modes, lanes, and budgets), propose a custom transportation solution from J.B. Hunt's product offerings, align internal teams for new business implementation, and transfer the account to internal sales personnel for continuous management through account maturity. Accounts are typically mid-level in terms of revenue, demand, volume, and/or complexity. Job Description:

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