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Business Development Manager - Transportation

The Headhunters Recruitment
Wisconsin, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
We’re looking for a remote Business Development Manager in the transportation and logistics industry.
Our client is a privately owned, high service open deck transportation provider specializing in complex, oversized and heavy haul freight across North America. They win business by selling reliability, execution and problem solving in a market dominated by price driven competitors. This is a pure business development role for someone who is energized by opening doors, and building revenue across a large U.S. territory.

Business Development Manager responsibilities:
  • Actively hunt, prospect and secure new customers within an assigned U.S. territory
  • Disrupt incumbent carriers by selling premium service over lowest price
  • Build and convert pipeline through cold outreach, referrals and relationship development
  • Own new accounts through onboarding and early stabilization
  • Expand volume and wallet share within newly won customers
  • Drive consistent revenue growth and opportunity flow
  • Maintain disciplined CRM usage, pipeline accuracy and activity cadence
The successful candidate has:
  • 5 years of B2B sales or business development experience
  • Experience selling into construction, agriculture, equipment or industrial customers
  • A proven hunter mentality with comfort prospecting without provided leads
  • Strong value based selling, negotiation and influence skills
  • High resilience, organization and self discipline in a remote, territory based role
  • Confidence operating independently and owning results end to end
Compensation and benefits:
  • Base salary of approximately $90,000 USD with on target earnings around $130,000
  • Commission tied directly to revenue growth
  • Mileage reimbursement or vehicle allowance
  • Healthcare allowance or subsidy
  • Four weeks vacation, depending on experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

Salary : $90,000

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